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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points
having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of rack up
The open source clone is already racking up comparable benchmark results.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
Always a scene-stealer, Posey has been racking up choice film and TV roles recently.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
The mask version of the botanical salve is also racking up buzz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Cook had a star career at Desoto, racking up 2,974 receiving yards and 51 touchdowns in high school en route to being a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
Always a scene-stealer, Posey has been racking up choice film and TV roles recently.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
The mask version of the botanical salve is also racking up buzz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Cook had a star career at Desoto, racking up 2,974 receiving yards and 51 touchdowns in high school en route to being a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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Bad news: Rotten Tomatoes critics got antsy while watching the Anthony Mackie movie, giving it a 52% critics score.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Inter Miami had the best regular-season record in MLS history last season, and scored more goals than any other team, but showed some defensive weaknesses, which were partly to blame for failing to meet expectations with a first-round playoff exit.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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While the need is dire, going vintage can achieve a brighter future.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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China is targeting landing a pair of astronauts on the moon before 2030 and is already making progress on the various pieces of hardware needed to emulate a feat so far only achieved by the United States, such as the crew spacecraft, lander and a new launch vehicle.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s become a popular bit of internet lore that Mickey is technically the first non-human to win an Oscar.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rarely do teams that make desperation moves to win the offseason reap the benefits during the season.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Woody served in the United States Army Air Corps 1942-1946 and attained the rank of staff sergeant.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lend your energy to social causes, be nicer to your family and friends, commit to attaining your dreams and always believe in yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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While markers of bone growth improved in both groups, only the vest set gained better balance.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Team Lotus also gained access to Honda's engines in 1987, winning two grands prix that year.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that the technology for making faces seem fully human is five years away.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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That made getting potential victims to talk to her a bit tricky.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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