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The Outdoor Ventures full-zip puffer jacket, available in 19 colors and sizes up to 3XL, neatly folds down into its left pocket, transforming into a compact carrying pouch.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Silky then sizes up the lineup of ladies that includes GloRilla, the night’s musical guest.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025
The awards race for best international feature is sizing up to be one of a single, undeniable frontrunner and a diverse pack of contenders with strong upset potential.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Once inside the castle, the players size up their competition before Alan calls them to the roundtable to make his official traitor selections.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Silky then sizes up the lineup of ladies that includes GloRilla, the night’s musical guest.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025
The awards race for best international feature is sizing up to be one of a single, undeniable frontrunner and a diverse pack of contenders with strong upset potential.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Once inside the castle, the players size up their competition before Alan calls them to the roundtable to make his official traitor selections.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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