as in rising
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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Condos have been hit hard by rising costs associated with ownership, such as HOA dues and homeowners insurance.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 June 2026 -
The West Coast is also bracing for rising temperatures, with highs climbing to 10 to 25 degrees above normal this weekend.—
Christine Rapp,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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There were reckless acts such as climbing on moving and parked vehicles and vandalism like trashing a yellow cab.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Travel costs keep climbing in 2026, and a wellness retreat at home is becoming the smarter way to reset without spending thousands on flights and resort stays.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Roberts was initially hired as a national scout before ascending to the assistant director of college scouting position in 2022.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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One of the newest is Alto Castillo, a five-cabin hotel with soaring views over Cerro Castillo National Park.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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The media event will be followed by a red-carpet celebration with the highlight taking place in the evening in front of the park's soaring Enchanted Storybook Castle.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Upthrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrusting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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