as in to jack (up)
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Moscow has stepped up its ballistic-missile attacks across the country, triggering deaths and mayhem.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Former Sunderland attacking midfielder, 23, should be able to handle the step up to the higher division.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Boylan had mounted two unsuccessful campaigns before, for Congress and for Manhattan borough president.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the decision comes amid mounting Emirati frustration with the Gulf states’ response to attacks by Iran and tensions between the UAE and its larger neighbor, Saudi Arabia, that are playing out on diplomatic fronts and battlefields across the region.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Diners often treat buffets like a game; there are online forums where people share strategies for maximizing the experience.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Save $60 on travel through Orbitz Rewards Orbucks can be earned and used on future reservations and bookings, and app users have the opportunity to maximize savings even further.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now Union Pacific has to demonstrate that this deal will enhance competition.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 9th House of Perspective, expanding how your ideas are received.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Fremantle, Katrosar built and expanded a global advertising business across streaming, broadcast, social and branded partnerships.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Trump unilaterally waged war against a foreign country, used the Department of Justice and FBI to attack his political enemies, and enriched himself and his family at the expense of Americans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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For the manifesto’s authors, a just fashion system enriches the lives of workers, their families and their communities, not the coffers of billionaire fashion tycoons.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Pick up Martha Stewart’s go-to glow-boosting makeup hack, the L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, to shine this season, along with the coveted Dyson Airwrap to get salon-quality blowouts at home.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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This is certainly a positive day for those who are working or doing anything to boost their health.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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