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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan
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Recent Examples of wrap up
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
These prices are valid through Dec. 9 and feature some of the lowest prices of the year, so shop today to make sure your Anker devices are ready to wrap up for the holidays!
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
The wrap-up, on the other hand, is unconvincing and weak, an act of narrative laziness that—ironically, given Catherine’s history—borders on deceit.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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With just one Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting left this year, Jerome Powell and his colleagues are wrapping up a period marked by the first rate cuts in the current cycle.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
These prices are valid through Dec. 9 and feature some of the lowest prices of the year, so shop today to make sure your Anker devices are ready to wrap up for the holidays!
—Advertising Content From Anker, PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
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Here’s a wrap-up of other conversations about investing in women’s sports, creating a career-building personal brand, and one where Uber teased new gig opportunities.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
The wrap-up, on the other hand, is unconvincing and weak, an act of narrative laziness that—ironically, given Catherine’s history—borders on deceit.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Amazon’s Black Friday sale ends on Friday, November 29 at 11:59 pm PST.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Brees completed 28 of 50 passes for 341 yards. 2013 — David Fales throws for 543 yards and six touchdowns in an entertaining showdown with Derek Carr and San Jose State ends No. 16 Fresno State’s run toward a possible BCS bowl with a 62-52 victory.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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How To Perform An Effective Review A performance review should summarize the employee’s performance, provide clear next steps and discuss any salary changes.Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In case you’re uninitiated, Spotify Wrapped summarizes the biggest moments of your Spotify usage: your top artist, your top genre, and your top song, among others.Charley Ross, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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Below is a summary of its main terms - as detailed in a version that NPR obtained separately - and which both sides have confirmed is authentic.Willem Marx, NPR, 28 Nov. 2024
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December’s meeting coincides with the Fed’s summary of economic projections, which is when the FOMC updates analysts on its forecasts for inflation, unemployment, growth, and more.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The most shocking part of The Madness ending is that the big conspiracy at the heart of Muncie’s problems wasn’t a conspiracy at all.Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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In 1789, George Washington called for a national day of Thanksgiving so that everyone could express gratitude for the happy ending of the country's war of independence and the successful ratification of the American Constitution.Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Knights finished the season on the plus side by accepting a bid to join the Big 12 in September and then by defeating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a year characterized by highs and lows for Alabama, but with 14 points allowed on Saturday, this unit finishes the regular season allowing fewer than 20 points in four of its last five games.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Williams recently delivered a binder of documents outlining his proposals to City Council President Mary Sheffield and provided a copy to BridgeDetroit.Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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If the lingering guest is your church pastor, certainly stick to the more formal, etiquette-minded strategies outlined above.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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However, this conclusion is not universally accepted.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders Black Friday Football game on Amazon Prime Video, Snoop will take the stage at 7 p.m. ET.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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In September, the District Court of Nuremberg-Fürth dismissed Adidas’ case, ruling that the claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition were unfounded, and concluding that the differences between the two logos were significant enough to prevent consumer confusion.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Camerimage Film Festival concludes on Nov. 23 with an awards ceremony where Blanchett’s jury will unveil the winners of the event’s Golden Frog awards.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrap%20up. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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