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as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
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Her story continues to inspire both present-day racers and the young aspiring generation who look up to her barrier-breaking feats.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Going forward, there will be political changes in D.C., but no U.S. effort to face the global warming crisis, unless Elon Musk can be enlisted to use heavy-lift rockets to shade the earth (look up Planetary Sunshade Foundation).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
There's even a light panel that shows the current status of your favorite PC games without looking up.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Lara looks up to Jackson Chourio, the fellow Venezuelan who hit .275 with 21 homers and 22 steals as a 20-year-old rookie in Milwaukee this year.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Going forward, there will be political changes in D.C., but no U.S. effort to face the global warming crisis, unless Elon Musk can be enlisted to use heavy-lift rockets to shade the earth (look up Planetary Sunshade Foundation).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
There's even a light panel that shows the current status of your favorite PC games without looking up.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Lara looks up to Jackson Chourio, the fellow Venezuelan who hit .275 with 21 homers and 22 steals as a 20-year-old rookie in Milwaukee this year.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Honda debuts new function to pursue 'joy of driving' The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, an enhancement made to Honda's Linear Shift Control.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a small and charming village, a teenage girl passionately pursues her musical dream.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Whether it’s paired with warming spices like cinnamon and clove, brightened with citrus, or softened with sweet ingredients like honey or cranberry, gin brings a balance that feels both seasonal and sophisticated.Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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L'Oréal Paris's Firming Eye Cream has a smooth, fast-absorbing texture that hydrated, softened and brightened our under-eye area.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Turkey is seeking to eliminate armed Kurdish militants, Israel has struck the remnants of the Syrian Arab Army’s capabilities and expanded its territorial control, while the United States has ramped up its strikes on ISIS and moved warships to the region.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, for Chiquis, the sheen of these triumphs glows within a transformative darkness.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buildings are draped with Olympic athletic figures, and the Olympic rings glow on the mountainside above the city, Feb. 16, 2002.Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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