as in to rise (to)
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More than half a century ago, New Yorkers approved a lottery to support public education.—
Mitchell Moss,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025 -
With the framework approved, the Trump administration is expected to push for a major new tax and spending bill to implement its policy commitments.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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It’s endorsed by dentists all over the country and delivers a powerful clean.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Never to endorse any specific actions or personal positions of the band.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2025
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As a rule of thumb, auditors recommend two years of preparation time before a reporting deadline hits.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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On closer inspection, however, the high-yield savings accounts recommended by WalletHub and Bankrate are generally FDIC-insured, and opening an account is fairly simple.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pascal commended Kaitlyn Dever, who joined Season 2 as the character Abby.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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A number of fans and celebrity supporters commended her for speaking out about her faith and promoting prayer.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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For now, the Senate map in 2026 still favors Republicans, with retirements of Democrats in toss-up states like New Hampshire, Michigan, and Minnesota giving GOP strategists optimism about adding to their majorities.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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An online poll on a major news website showed a whopping 82 percent in favor of direct talks with the U.S., with 7 percent favoring indirect talks and only 11 percent opposed to all talks.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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