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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points
having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of rack up
Not long after, the video went viral — racking up over 1.8 million views and 3,200 comments.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 May 2025
The clip quickly went viral, racking up over three million views and inspiring Mendoza to start a GoFundMe campaign for Baker.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
Episodes regularly rack up tens of millions of viewers, and Evans has booked guests as globally famous as Bad Bunny and Cate Blanchett.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
At the time of publication, his post racked up more than 332,200 views, 7,200 likes and 185 comments.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 May 2025
The clip quickly went viral, racking up over three million views and inspiring Mendoza to start a GoFundMe campaign for Baker.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
Episodes regularly rack up tens of millions of viewers, and Evans has booked guests as globally famous as Bad Bunny and Cate Blanchett.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
At the time of publication, his post racked up more than 332,200 views, 7,200 likes and 185 comments.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Just ahead of the release of his upcoming sophomore solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, Jonas has finally scored a radio win from the project, earning his first smash on a tally he's never appeared on solo.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The line didn’t score in 31 minutes, but did win the shot share (58 percent) impressively.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The hands-on classes at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona represented the first step toward achieving that dream.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Farewell From Dodger Stadium at the 2023 Emmy Awards, becoming the 19th person to achieve the feat.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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Harvard has fought back in the courts, winning a temporary restraining order on May 23 that will allow international enrollments to continue as the case makes its way through the courts.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Del Bosque’s Work Is About More Than Sporting Excellence Del Bosque is the only coach to win the World Cup, Euros, and Champions League (this one with Real Madrid in 2000 and 2002).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Biden, once again for being Biden, will not unrealistically attain access to drugs and treatment that will elongate his own life.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The fact that the team had only participated in 12 races prior to 2010 highlights how, in this F1 era and within a relatively compressed segment of the world championship’s 75-year history, only Mercedes and Red Bull have attained true superteam status.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The show lost Samantha (under less than amicable circumstances), as well as actress Kim Cattrall, and gained a number of supporting characters of color.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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After her parents went away to serve their time, Savannah gained custody of both Grayson and Chloe.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The brand makes our favorite down comforter, the best budget bamboo sheets, and the best affordable linen sheets.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Corporate earnings Shares of UnitedHealth closed down 5.1% after reports that the company made secret payments to nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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