as in to tidy (up)
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The cozy lounge is made up of couches and a large bar that takes up a majority of the small bar's space.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025 -
Gucci sales, which typically make up nearly half of total group revenues, plunged 25% over the quarter to 1.46 billion euros.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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Indian manufacturers had begun drawing up aggressive growth plans, factoring in the newly unfavorable environment for their competitors.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 July 2025
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Private wells are on the property of the owner and are tapped into the groundwater table, drawing up water from the ground for use in homes and barns.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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As in the Senate hearing, dozens of witnesses laid out concerns about the bill's potentially discriminatory nature.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The conference aims to lay out the parameters for a roadmap to a Palestinian state, while ensuring Israel's security.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The latter, of course, is being groomed as WWE’s next big thing much like Reigns was a decade ago, so that’s the dream match that could bring Reigns back later in 2025.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Sparkle Dog Care is a dog grooming franchise founded in 2022, according to the company website.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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