as in to jack (up)
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In January, Andy Lew stepped up to take charge of Lanvin Group as executive president while continuing to hold the reins at the St. John Knits brand.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Switch Axe The Switch Axe is the next step up in terms of complexity from the Dual Blades and the Sword and Shield.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The court provided more time, but no defense was mounted.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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This widespread fear over inflation and mounting debt quickly caused bond prices to plummet, sending yields sky high as the British pound plunged to a record low against the U.S. Dollar.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 23-year-old has embraced Fernandez’s challenge, averaging a career-best 3.4 assists this season, but obviously still has ways to go to maximize his potential in that regard.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Targeted incentives: Rather than across-the-board raises, targeted incentives for specific shortage areas and high-need schools maximize limited resources.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials noted that the penalties are enhanced based on Tilley’s prior state convictions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Success in this new landscape depends on maintaining high-quality standards while effectively harnessing AI's capabilities to enhance and expand data resources.—
Deepak Yadav,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The speaker’s proposal would expand eligibility to 100% of the State Median Income, or up to $128,000 for a family of the same size, a Council source said.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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In short, the best way to reverse the free market’s historic tendency to disproportionately enrich the top is to spread its powers to those who have not had access to them.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity, close to the roughly 90% of bomb grade, has been a long-standing concern for Western powers, which say there is no civil justification for enriching uranium to such a high level.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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By creating spaces that engage multiple senses and encourage participation, businesses can inspire deeper connections, boost brand loyalty, and unlock new revenue streams.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Even before jumping into the race, Cuomo collected an endorsement from Rep. Ritchie Torres, who is eyeing a run for governor next year, and several of his associates have launched super PACs that plan to spend millions of dollars on boosting his candidacy with ads and other outreach efforts.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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