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Recent Examples of run-up
That's far lower than the high prices seen the previous week during an unusual run-up fueled by online chatter.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
From her penalty run-up to the fact that, six months ago, few people’s money was on her.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 28 July 2025
There was even more drama though as Kelly – with her unique run-up before her penalty, comprising of a hop and a jump – had her penalty saved but managed to tap home to clinch a dramatic win.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
There was no corporate news driving the big run-up, but a confluence of market dynamics.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
From her penalty run-up to the fact that, six months ago, few people’s money was on her.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 28 July 2025
There was even more drama though as Kelly – with her unique run-up before her penalty, comprising of a hop and a jump – had her penalty saved but managed to tap home to clinch a dramatic win.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
There was no corporate news driving the big run-up, but a confluence of market dynamics.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for run-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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The countdown has begun and contractors who fail to act are gambling not only with their government revenue but with the security of the nation’s defense supply chain.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Advent Calendar continues that tradition, making the countdown to Christmas a daily treat.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
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Research indicates that younger consumers, for example, experienced significantly higher inflation than older adults during 2021 during the most recent spike in inflation, according to Jeff Horwich, senior economics writer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Buffalo, known for end-of-half blunders in past years, scored a field goal as the first half expired after moving the ball 48 yards in three plays (including a spike).—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sheriff's office preliminary determined that the body belonged to the missing teenager.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The latest poll shows Wu beating Kraft in the September 9 preliminary by 30 points, or 59.8% to 29.6% for Kraft.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 July 2025
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Nearly half, or 48%, said that the regulatory environment was transparent for their industry, a large jump from just 35% in 2024.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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This jump reflects growing conviction that QuantumScape has crossed the key threshold from promising research to a functioning product demonstration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morrissey allegedly failed to respond to Marr’s overtures, so Marr trademarked the band’s name himself.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is especially true when considering its journey through fickle and quick-witted Gemini, a prelude of what’s to come after its official debut on July 7 for the first time in 84 years.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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That sweep of the Red Sox was just a prelude to six additional series for the Orioles over the season’s final six weeks that could alter the playoff picture in two different leagues.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But then, like how that summer’s World Cup prompted an upturn in football interest across England, 1990 also produced a wave of players who would contribute to the English national team reaching the past two European Championship finals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This stock is one of the few that features an upturn in monthly momentum.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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