as in to crack up
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Mark Toothaker, a stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, was on the couch cracking up with his wife, Malory, about the whiffed field goal and consequential turnover.—
Kelly O'Grady,
CBS News,
3 May 2026 -
Wondering if the talk about using eggshells in your garden is all it's cracked up to be?—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli commented on the brand's Instagram announcement with a series of clapping hands emojis.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Inside the school, an African drum is played while students clap along to the beat.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Along the way, people lined sidewalks to wave American flags and quietly salute the motorcade carrying the soldiers’ remains, which had been unexpectedly unearthed at a construction site in 2019.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Early Sunday morning, firefighters stood and saluted Kilduff's body during a dignified transfer as he was moved from the hospital to the medical examiner's office.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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When Vargas concluded, the Cannes audience applauded mid-movie.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Both Judge Lang and Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden applauded the victim’s courage.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The two leaders chatted during an opening ceremony that featured a brass band, marching military units and cheering children waving American and Chinese flags.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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When center fielder Andy Pages secured the ball, the home fans at Dodger Stadium began cheering in anticipation of the double play.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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This seamless, carrier-independent satellite access, likely via Globalstar, is being hailed as a potential game-changer for iPhone users.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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After the launch, Isaacman hailed the work of SpaceX's Starship team.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Another shopper praised its significant support.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Drivers spoke at length on Saturday about his accomplishments, praising his toughness, competitive spirit and penchant for speaking his mind — all of which earned him a reputation as NASCAR’s villain.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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An Emmy and Golden Globe winner best known for his role in FX’s lauded LAPD drama The Shield, Chiklis most recently starred in the inspirational football drama The Senior for Angel Studios.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Lyles has been lauded as a masterful bridge builder between the private and public sectors with deep connections in the business community.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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