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as in scoring
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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In June, the forward was named in England’s European Championship squad and fulfilled a childhood dream of scoring his first England goal against the Republic of Ireland in November.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024 -
The Seahawks led 6-3 through two quarters after scoring on the first and last drives of the opening half.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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For Lewis and his camera team, achieving that kind of movement through space with precise timing required a staggering amount of planning, tracking vehicles, and handoffs.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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The two women fought in 2019, with Ribas winning by unanimous decision.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Carter served as president from 1977-81, winning office as an outsider in the wake of the Vietnam War and Watergate.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brian Johnson, a literature teacher at the school, has another ceremony for the teen attaining the academic level necessary to graduate.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet that didn’t stop me from gaining my first exposure to bitcoin at the end of 2020.—
Taesik Yoon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Beauty tech and other categories geared toward women have also been gaining steam in recent years.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
4 Jan. 2025
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But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The church is also making strides toward overcoming the language barriers inherent in a multilingual service.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Racking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racking%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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