as in to think (up)
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The global pandemic threw up a myriad of challenges for the franchise sector and many brands are continuing to deal with the fallout from that, together with changing consumer behaviours, inflation, recruitment and supply chain issues.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
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If the individual begins throwing up, or if symptoms get worse or last for over an hour – call 911.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The hitmaker went on to encourage followers to join her in contributing money to support the state’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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Expanding our defense industries and rebuilding our stocks of weaponry and strategic materials is a critical part of that.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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The facility is retrofitted to accept food waste trucked in from external sources—waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, which are the leading source of methane emissions in California.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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In 1994, the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District retrofitted the Capay Diversion Dam, which was the longest dam in the world made of a rubber bladder.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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