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Ownership means people are stepping up to the challenge, taking full responsibility, and feeling empowered to act.—
Jane Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026 -
Reese Hogan, of Christian institution Crean Lutheran High School, went viral for stepping up to the top spot on the podium after Hernandez stepped down from it in the exact same round in 2025.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Kalshi is mounting its own offensive, launching an ad campaign and lobbying effort, seeking to distinguish itself from Polymarket and defend itself against allegations.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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King cited Delta Air Lines as an example of a company that remained vocal about its values despite mounting scrutiny.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Brown is still building up his pitch count with his transition from the bullpen to the rotation, requiring high efficiency facing Major League Baseball’s best offense to give them that many outs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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According to Gabrielle Correale, Ground Up’s director of marketing, the shoe firm is responsible for building up each brand’s footwear category.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Ramping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramping%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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