as in to rise (to)
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In order to approve legislation using budget reconciliation, lawmakers must first approve a budget resolution, but the House has faced a backlash from conservatives in recent days over the legislation.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025 -
The Council previously approved the purchase of 20 new police vehicles, also paid out of the TIF. Staff reporter Alexandra Kukulka contributed.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five state attorneys general endorsed a request for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that would permanently categorize fentanyl analogues as drugs with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.—
Ray Lewis,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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The comedian and podcaster endorsed Trump the day before the election but had previously spoken favorably of Senator Bernie Sanders and criticized Trump in the past.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The vet can help pet owners find out the possible triggers of the anxiety and recommend solutions, like medication, desensitization training or calming supplements.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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In December, his transition team recommended rolling back emissions standards and EV quotas imposed under predecessor Joe Biden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes commended his wife's influence Sept. 11 when asked about Trump's comments about her.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Duffy commended the work of Philadelphia officials and first responders, in addition to the NTSB and FAA investigators.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Cubs are favored again, harkening back to the days when Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant were the stars and Joe Maddon held court with the media like a late-night talk-show host.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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McClung is favored to win the event but all the pressure will be on him this year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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