as in to beef (up)
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Then gradually increase their time in the sun over the next week.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026 -
The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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In the meantime, Egyptian Rafales could conceivably augment their French counterparts if Iranian drone attacks resume in the near future.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The biggest question mark on defense Morgan sought to improve the trenches this offseason by augmenting both the offensive and defensive lines.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The department said its Gaslamp Enforcement teams can face large crowds, active fights and high levels of intoxication and sometimes deal with situations that quickly escalate.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Scherer escalated the stakes, giving Duff a concoction of sauces and ingredients topped with crickets.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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That communal atmosphere has become a defining part of the experience for many Inter Miami CF supporters riding the system today — something TRI-RAIL expects will multiply dramatically once international soccer fans arrive in South Florida for the World Cup.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Since aphids multiply quickly, repeat this process every 5 days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
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Cristina Rivera, an artist and technologist, told ARTnews that organizers are using Art Basel, one of Miami’s biggest tourist attractions, as a platform to amplify concerns about Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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Studies continue to show that extreme heat is amplified by a warming climate, so this may be a sign of things to come.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Name the pattern, refine the message, and choose the path that expands your reach.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Ballard wants to expand the technology to other builders.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Investigators said some female victims were found naked or partially unclothed, with evidence of severe mutilation and objects including grenades, nails and household tools inserted into their bodies.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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After being tested for airtightness, helium was pumped into the glass enclosure through thin tubes inserted into the lead lining, to protect the document from corrosive oxygen and parasites.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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