as in to creep up
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Developed by Oxfordshire, UK, based Jensen International Automotive (the company's bread 'n butter is Jensen Interceptors), the Chieftain is an old Range Rover turned up to VERY LOUD.—
Alex Goy,
Ars Technica,
2 Mar. 2025 -
After two field goals by Tatiana Jones gave Virginia Union (21-7, 13-3) a 4-3 lead, Fayetteville State turned up the defensive intensity.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the opposite is also happening: opportunities that weren’t there yesterday are showing up today, both from a business perspective and a human perspective: opportunities to serve in new ways, to heal others, build community, or push back on injustices.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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With 11 quarterback hits and six sacks, the Eagles' defense showed up in the best way possible.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Young Has Best Chance Infielder Cole Young, 21, ranked No. 49 by Pipeline, probably will be the first prospect to arrive, The lefty hitter has shown good plate patience and contact skills since signing for $3.3 million as the 12th pick overall in 2021.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Among the first to arrive was Cooper Koch, making a statement in a chest-baring vest before joining a spirited conversation with fellow actors.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Sneak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20up. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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