as in to think (up)
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This season’s preview promises plenty of crying, throwing up, injuries, strong winds, intra- and interdepartmental fighting, firings, and general distress.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025 -
The issues the tweets have thrown up are perhaps unsurprising given the show’s subject matter.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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That can exacerbate pricing pressures already expected as the Los Angeles community rebuilds in the wake of last month’s wildfires.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Hibino’s firm rebuilt a kindergarten in Fukushima following the disastrous 2011 earthquake that claimed over 18,000 lives and caused the meltdown of three nuclear power reactors.—
Natalie Donback,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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In 2022, South Carolina retrofitted its execution chamber to provide for a firing squad at a cost of about $54,000, according to The Associated Press.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even budget carriers, like Southwest Airlines, are retrofitting planes to expand premium economy cabins and offer seat selection and slightly more legroom.—
Christine Chung,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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