as in beefing (up)
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Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025 -
The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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What may not be so apparent is how the protein industry would be hit particularly hard by the escalating tariff wars.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The think tank found that Russia's military faces significant challenges, including escalating funding costs, labor shortages, collapsing arms exports and sanctions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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That said, the club didn’t pack it in, added high risk/high reward guys like Scherzer and Santander late in the winter, and likely upgraded their closer from Romano to Hoffman while augmenting their already solid defense with the (pricey) acquisition of Gimenez.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Can this power be guided with care, augmenting the light alongside economic destitution?—
John Werner,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wood was recognized for her leadership in creating and expanding the district’s TRACprogram—Teamwork, Regulation, Acceptance, and Community.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The reciprocal rates, which aren’t exactly reciprocal, were calculated by dividing a country’s trade deficit with the US by its exports to the country and multiplying by 1/2.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best employees will be those who master this skill, significantly multiplying their productivity.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Investment in a brand or in fame is a compounding investment.—
Eric Markowitz,
Big Think,
30 Dec. 2024
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These provide immediate efficiency gains but come at the expense of longer-term, compounding investments.—
Eric Markowitz,
Big Think,
30 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who align their efforts with organizational values—by advancing equitable policies, removing barriers to growth or amplifying diverse perspectives—create stronger, more unified workplaces.—
Farah Bala,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Iron was eventually drained from the oceans, setting off a self-amplifying process where more and more oxygen was made available to accumulate in the atmosphere.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Swelling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swelling%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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