as in to shoot (up)
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In actuality, a soccer drubbing broke out.—
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After an inconsistent season as a pitcher last spring, Gluting is ready to break out in that aspect of the game as well.—
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4 Apr. 2026
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Now there's another big one; the cost of nitrogen fertilizer, which often comes in the form of urea, is rising due to war.—
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3 Apr. 2026
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 A fresh voice rises from within you.—
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3 Apr. 2026
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“Bob (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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