as in to jack (up)
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Trump administration steps up pressure on Powell Top government officials have also stepped up their criticism of Powell's tenure at the Fed.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
22 July 2025 -
What To Know Russia has been stepping up its Shahed-type strike drones and decoy drones in overnight strikes with the largest attack so far including 728 drones taking place on July 8.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The end result is almost unrecognizable, with polished aluminum running the length of the bike with few visible fasteners or mounting points.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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Microsoft is facing mounting scrutiny over its use of the H-1B visa program after announcing a wave of layoffs in July that will impact approximately 9,000 employees globally.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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This shift is empowering brands to build stronger connections with audiences while maximizing operational efficiency.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The game is baseball, but with certain rules removed and others added to maximize enjoyment and fun.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Senate Bill 6, authored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, seeks to bolster grid reliability, enhance outage protections for residential consumers, adjust transmission cost allocations and improve ERCOT's load forecasting transparency.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Moreover, while improving soil health and biodiversity, ranchers can enhance productivity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Once a colony forms, more ants will follow and the colony will start to expand.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Further research is needed to expand our knowledge of the effects of probiotics on the gut microbiome.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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At a special meeting in Detroit, the SMART board also voted to elevate Tiffany Gunter, who had been the system’s deputy general manager and chief operating officer, to replace Ferrell.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The podcast has already earned several accolades, and the Ohio native says there are big plans to elevate the show even further.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Edwards said most have centered their message on how immigrants enrich and renew the country, whereas Trump's remarks emphasized what the U.S. has to offer new citizens.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Supported by various cultural institutions, these gatherings now bring in international guests for workshops and collaborations, enriching Poland’s ballroom scene and bringing it further into the mainstream.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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Trump has argued that lower interest rates would boost growth and reduce borrowing costs.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Visualizing a positive outcome can help reduce anxiety and boost confidence.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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