as in to crack up
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The athletes — who are currently at the Chiefs' preseason training camp at Missouri Western State University — enjoyed snacks and pizza while watching the Adam Sandler comedy, which seemed to have the Chiefs screening room cracking up.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 July 2025 -
That is the question that Bang Chan, the leader of the eight-man group Stray Kids, asks with a straight face, as his bandmates crack up at his cheekiness.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Bloom responded to the post with a series of clapping emojis, per the Instagram account, @commentsbycelebs.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 Aug. 2025
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Once their buffet was laid out — within the frame of a camera aiming down on the table — videographer Keisuke Iwasaki stepped between them and clapped his hands like a clapperboard.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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While saluting Biz Markie, RZA brought out his Juice Crew comrade Big Daddy Kane, impeccably dressed in a white-and-pink ensemble.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
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Others saluted it, hailing it as an entertaining and instructive defense of constitutional liberties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
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The fact that Arab countries are unified on that, and the measured approach taken by Arab and European countries should be applauded, not dismissed.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harvard graduate students applaud during the 374th Harvard Commencement in Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 29, 2025.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Others loved how much the rest of the stadium cheered as the baby girl stood up, supporting her in the milestone moment.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Cena was cheered opposite babyfaces such as Randy Orton, CM Punk and R-Truth.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the upcoming film Universal, she's credited in the role of Ricky, and also serves as executive producer on the project, which hails from writer-director Stephen Portland.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Searchlight Pictures released Rye Lane, which also hailed from BBC Film. Davis is known for such series as Murder in Successville, King Gary and The Curse and roles in such features as Wonka and Paddington 2.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Joel’s political statement was praised by his ex-wife, model Christie Brinkley, in an Instagram post at the time.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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This is also lauded by the U.S. Energy Department as the ideal temperature for summer, generally providing the most savings while limiting discomfort.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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