as in approached
to come near or nearer
belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves
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The Longhorns came into the conference tournament with some work to do.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner separated them by pushing Neal away as whistles blew and players came streaming off the benches at Madison Square Garden.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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But the measure never got a committee vote, which Reader attributes to lawmakers having to prioritize other legislation as the end of session neared.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2025
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As Langley neared the Brookshire Freeway, a couple children riding their bikes laughed and smiled with excitement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bellied up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellied%20up. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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