as in to rise (to)
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Before any homes had been approved for the homeowners’ phase of Eyrie Canyon, the city had already received a higher-than-normal number of permit requests for other, earlier homes, according to the claims.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025 -
And Larry Ellison Watch As Donald Trump Meets Press In Oval Office And Signs Executive Order To Create Sovereign Wealth Fund Wall Street isn’t sure what to make of Carr, but generally does believe that the Paramount-Skydance deal will ultimately be approved.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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The comedian and podcaster endorsed Trump the day before the election but had previously spoken favorably of Senator Bernie Sanders and criticized Trump in the past.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five state attorneys general endorsed a request for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that would permanently categorize fentanyl analogues as drugs with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.—
Ray Lewis,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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In December, his transition team recommended rolling back emissions standards and EV quotas imposed under predecessor Joe Biden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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His doctor at the ALS clinic recommended a feeding tube, but Richard refused, unwilling to risk recovery time.—
Wash Westmoreland,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes commended his wife's influence Sept. 11 when asked about Trump's comments about her.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Navarro particularly commended the Colombian singer for talking about the Latino community.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Cubs are favored again, harkening back to the days when Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant were the stars and Joe Maddon held court with the media like a late-night talk-show host.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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McClung is favored to win the event but all the pressure will be on him this year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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