as in summary
a short statement of the main points
I can't read 500 pages by tomorrow, so just give me the roundup
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
rounded everyone up for one final training session
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Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
DeSantis has been at the forefront in backing federal immigration authorities in rounding up migrants for deportation.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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Lindsey’s is pure Arkansas-style barbecue featuring a familiar roundup of chicken, hot link sausages, pork shoulder, and pork spare ribs, and beef that was served either chopped or sliced.
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Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Verb
Big Shoulders, to whom the Dean & Barbara White Foundation brought the project, rounded up 50 Andrean High School students to help, said Dan Kozlowski, the fund’s Northwest Indiana executive director.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
DeSantis has been at the forefront in backing federal immigration authorities in rounding up migrants for deportation.
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Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
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The three liberal justices dissented as to the Equal Protection Clause, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor read a summary of her dissent from the bench.
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The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Charlotte Big Anime opened its doors to a massive crowd of attendees Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, giving people a chance to connect with fellow cosplayers, collect art and enjoy a multitude of panels.
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As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Hundreds of people have gathered throughout the week to carry posters, shout slogans, and sing.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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In Gaza City alone, around 25 million tons of debris have accumulated, Mohanna said.
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Jamestown Canyon virus accumulates genetic changes 10 to 100 times more slowly per calendar year than dengue, Rift Valley fever or chikungunya.
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The game’s objective is to group sixteen words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
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It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
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The Italian jockey, who famously went through the card with seven winners in seven races at Ascot in September 1996, has amassed more than 3,350 victories in his career, mostly in England.
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Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
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Sweden had a legitimate threat in stoppage time on goal, but Suzuki was able to corral it and avoid the late winner for the Swedes.
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Yet, Simpson couldn’t corral the baseball as two runs scored.
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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundup. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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