as in rising
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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But with no set end date, some workers stay for years, climbing the ranks.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stock bounced back some last year, climbing 19%, and is now up 6% in 2026.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Courtesy Chris Rodgers, a photographer and volunteer firefighter, is seen ascending a ladder from a fire truck.—
CBSColorado.com Staff,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Set to turn 28 in September, the 2022 first-round pick is an ascending player with plenty of experience and film to grade.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while the technology has fueled soaring profits for companies—and promises to bring profound benefits to society—even top business leaders are doubling down on the need to intentionally preserve human connection.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The pair lives on an isolated island in a converted prison, rendered in full coastal gothic mode at Steppenwolf by the set designer Collette Pollard, who makes fine use of the theater’s soaring vertical height.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Upthrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrusting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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