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Recent Examples of run-up
Constantine Johnny/Getty Images Gold prices have dropped substantially over the last few months — a stark contrast from the record-setting run-up the precious metal saw late last year.
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Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Though SpaceX would suffer less dilution due to the big run-up, its shareholders would still go from owning 100% of the company to less than two-thirds.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
As for the tepid run-up to this World Cup?
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
Other factors, too, are fueling the ongoing run-up in tomato prices.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Though SpaceX would suffer less dilution due to the big run-up, its shareholders would still go from owning 100% of the company to less than two-thirds.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
As for the tepid run-up to this World Cup?
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
Other factors, too, are fueling the ongoing run-up in tomato prices.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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During his stay from July 7 to 11, the prince will carry out a series of charity engagements, and kick off the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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What Comes Next for Stress Fitness Expect closed-loop experiences within the next six to 12 months, where a spike in your stress score automatically triggers a haptic or audio protocol.
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If there’s a port disruption or a spike in tariffs, companies can pivot to alternative textile mills.
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The meet continues Thursday, a day consisting largely of women’s preliminaries, followed by men’s finals Friday and women’s finals Saturday.
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Hernandez, now a Southern Section champion again, along with all the other winners will move onto the CIF preliminaries next Saturday to face the rest of the state's top female jumpers, with a chance to get back to the state finals.
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About $920 million of the losses stemmed from government-impostor scams, a $131 million jump from 2024.
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However, the true growth engine is Google Cloud, which saw revenue jump 63% and its backlog nearly double to an astounding $462 billion, surpassing last year's total revenue.
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The tension is playing out in public as leaders including Marco Rubio fight back against extremism while others such as JD Vance make overtures to the fringe.
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Despite the fact that American leaders paid scant attention to his initial overture, Sultan Muhammad pursued the relationship further.
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An interesting and alternate continuation of the story, but no one really watched the show, resulting in a quick pull of the plug after two seasons.
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The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
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Analysts widely believe Monday’s announcement is a prelude to eventual sales of both Comcast and NBCUniversal, a theory that Comcast rejects.
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The current ceasefire is likely a prelude to the next round of war.
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Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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