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Recent Examples of run-up
The massive run-up in the shares has made the stock expensive.
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Aya Wagatsuma, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Food eaten at home was just 1.1% pricier last month than the same time last year, compared with the 2.6% average run-up in consumer prices overall.
—Jing Feng, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
The recent run-up in mortgage rates has also been driven by strong economic data, which could prevent the Fed from cutting rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Krasner accused Musk and his PAC in his lawsuit filed Monday of running a dubious lottery in the tense run-up to Tuesday's election.
—Maryclaire Dale The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Aya Wagatsuma, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Food eaten at home was just 1.1% pricier last month than the same time last year, compared with the 2.6% average run-up in consumer prices overall.
—Jing Feng, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
The recent run-up in mortgage rates has also been driven by strong economic data, which could prevent the Fed from cutting rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Krasner accused Musk and his PAC in his lawsuit filed Monday of running a dubious lottery in the tense run-up to Tuesday's election.
—Maryclaire Dale The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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There is a countdown clock to Santa's arrival, as well online holiday games and educational activities for kids of a variety of ages.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Enjoy two countdowns: One in the Kings Island Theater at 10 p.m. for families, and a midnight countdown with fireworks.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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The news led to a spike in Mainland China and Hong Kong, along with a spike in the National Team’s favored ETFs.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are also reports of a rise in large-group crossings in Del Rio, despite no spikes in west Texas, Arizona, or California.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Southern Section held its track and field preliminaries at four sites around Southern California on Saturday, and sophomore Brian Bonner of Valencia High continued his rise to prominence.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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In 1988: Greg Louganis won the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard at the Seoul Olympics one day after hitting his head on the diving board during the preliminaries.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
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Euthanasia rates also rose, with approximately 850,000 animals euthanized in 2023—a 15 percent jump compared to the previous year.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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With numerous top names expected to jump to Raw in order for the red brand’s move to Netflix, McIntyre would seemingly benefit from a jump to the blue brand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hamas made some overtures to Christians, such as having senior officials publicly welcome the Christian holidays.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mayor, who has voiced support for stricter enforcement against undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, has drawn ire from Democratic leaders for his overtures to Trump.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Any such moves would be a continuation of recent trends, since the US Northeast has already seen its share of active military installations fall since 2005, with most of the gains going to the US southeast.Steven Tian, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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The dehumanizing treatment prisoners received on Devil’s Island was, in effect, a continuation of the barbarity long inflicted on French Guiana’s enslaved population.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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The altcoin rally observed since November appears to be a prelude to a bigger altcoin season in 2025.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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If past is prelude, Trump’s resulting approach will likely be highly disruptive—especially since some of his goals are mutually incompatible.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Low prices are the cure for low prices, and that’ll be the case here, as farmers plant less corn and wheat in favor of something else, such as cotton, creating a supply shortfall—and setting the stage for the next price upturn.Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Economic growth was sluggish last year, though there have been signs of an upturn to start 2024.Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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