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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the huge amount of money needed to mount an opera
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as in to climb
to move or extend upward
the cable car continues to mount to ever higher terrain until the moment when the entire valley comes into view
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as in mounting
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
hammered together a mount for the cameras
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Federal judiciary leaders have sharply criticized President Joe Biden’s veto of the JUDGES Act, a bipartisan bill that sought to add 66 new federal judgeships to address mounting caseloads in courts across the United States.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s political future now hangs in the balance, as calls for his resignation mount across the political spectrum, as well as the impeachment proceedings.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Much has been debated about the value of AI— from AI fad to AI hype and more recently, mounting concerns about AI ethics.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Federal judiciary leaders have sharply criticized President Joe Biden’s veto of the JUDGES Act, a bipartisan bill that sought to add 66 new federal judgeships to address mounting caseloads in courts across the United States.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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As 2025 approaches, pressure mounts from consumers, government and payers for greater accountability and transparency in care.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s political future now hangs in the balance, as calls for his resignation mount across the political spectrum, as well as the impeachment proceedings.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Triller’s entry onto NASDAQ and its substantial backers has earned it increasing attention.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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The randomized hybrid arrangement was so successful — reducing turnover and increasing satisfaction among both employees and managers — that the skeptical company decided to expand the program to all employees.Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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For countries willing to act boldly, Bitcoin offers a blueprint for the future: secure reserves safeguarded by cutting-edge technology, transparency that builds trust at every level, and the agility to thrive in volatile geopolitical landscapes.Sean Lee, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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In a field long overdue for change, The MERIT Review offers a better, more transparent model for peer review and publishing.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Excluding the volatile food and energy components, the PCE price index climbed 0.1%, after an unrevised 0.3% gain in October.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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For their safety and yours, cats and birds should always be discouraged from climbing or flying into your tree!Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of type—red, white, rose, or sparkling—all wines should be stored in the refrigerator after opening.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Electric vehicle sales surge Electric vehicle (EV) sales experienced significant growth globally in 2024, rising 32% from 2023 for a third consecutive record high.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The long-term shifts in weather patterns diminish the eagles' natural habitat and prey, and could also present hurdles to reproduction.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The table below, again supplied to The Athletic, was presented internally at Manchester United to show that their players endured a far higher load than their rivals during periods of challenging game sequencing.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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In the video, the girl crawls around, and one of her legs randomly ascends into the air.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Don’t look now, but the Season 50 cast is just packed with ascending talent, from the reliably loopy Sarah Sherman to the masterfully extreme everyman Andrew Dismukes.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Butler comeback was accelerated by 7-footer Andre Screen, who tied his career-high with four blocks in the game’s first 18 minutes.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden is prepared to veto legislation that would create new federal judgeships for President-elect Donald Trump to fill, a move that would give him the most presidential vetoes since Bill Clinton.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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