as in to crack up
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Padilla and Gosling were a teacher and principal in another sketch reading passed notes out loud that, according to text on screen, were swapped out since rehearsal, causing both to crack up uncontrollably.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Here, Lauren Houser, vice president of marketing at cleaning solutions company Zep in Atlanta, Georgia, highlights six common hacks that really aren't all they're cracked up to be.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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His climber fails to get Camper Kyle to the ground in time, but Bauer claps enthusiastically.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Not just clapping, but pounding his fists against his chest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Billy Crystal and a stage filled with alums from Reiner’s beloved films saluted the actor, producer and director.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Official and community members alike saluted the work of the security guards and teachers in preventing a bigger tragedy.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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These films are welcomed into the room and applauded for their craftsmanship, but they’re rarely offered a true seat at the head of the table.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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As clips of the anti-Trump messaging in Denver spread online, some commenters applauded the people or person responsible for the recording.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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After the final whistle is blown on the games, be sure to celebrate, or cheer yourself up, at one of these areas in downtown Oklahoma City.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Early in the second quarter, James gave the fans even more to cheer about, catching a high lob pass from Marcus Smart and throwing down a one-handed dunk to oohs and aahs.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The family tax credit — which has been hailed by advocates for helping to cut childhood poverty in Colorado by more than a third last year, according to recent research — is otherwise on the ropes, a possible casualty of the state’s ongoing budget woes.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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But like Cornbread, his father hails from Mississippi and grew up picking cotton.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised them as American heroes.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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His decision to move into the Apostolic Palace has been praised in particular by conservative commentators who see it as a sign of respect for the papacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first AirPods Max was lauded for its great sound with the company's in-house 40-mm driver designed for exceptionally low harmonic distortion.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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The two local cinematographers, who have five kids each, were away from their families and dedicated to the film, Teng said in lauding their passion and focus.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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