as in to add (to)
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These appearances are well-calculated to maximize exposure.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025 -
For a franchise trying to maximize Giannis’ prime, this might be the toughest decision yet.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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On a typical day, more water is pumped up from the pipeline to refill the tanks, offsetting each shower or glass of water.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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As the rest of the Broncos headed to the bench, Stanley continued to pump up the crowd.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robes worn infrequently should still be washed on a schedule to keep dust from building up.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The project — a $500-billion joint venture backed by Oracle , OpenAI and SoftBank — aims to build up AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the next four years.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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The military has been deployed in this role for years, and President Biden relied on the same emergency authority to augment their numbers.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Arsenal hierarchy recognise there is some urgency to the situation, and are actively seeking to augment Arteta’s attacking options between now and the February 3 deadline.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nevitt said that the invocation of the Defense Production Act, which can be used to accelerate manufacturing, is also possible.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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In 1990, its northern drift accelerated, increasing from 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) per year to 34.2 miles (55 kilometers) per year, Chulliat said.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ever have a conversation with a colleague that blows up?—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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What of Norman Powell, who is blowing up with a career year of his own at 31?—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Art Basel’s annual edition in Miami during Art Week always draws out the glamour crowd.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Anticipation for its second season has been tortuously drawn out for fans.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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