as in to shoot (up)
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The New York Yankees broke out the lumber again in a 6-3 victory at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025 -
Upon announcement of the new album and its imagery, a debate broke out on Twitter — and subsequently Reddit — over what exactly Carpenter purportedly stands (or kneels) for.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Keeler isn’t the first Notre Dame graduate to rise in the Navy ranks.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Bob (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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