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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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Swiss multinational investment bank UBS said Friday the global oil market was showing mounting signs of strain as inventories continue to fall amid ongoing disruptions to shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.—
Lee Ying Shan,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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On the website GoFundMe, donation campaigns describe shattered car windows, broken limbs, head trauma and mounting bills.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 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 27 May. 2026.
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