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Recent Examples of stick up
Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
While critics correctly assumed Christopher Nolan didn’t need a boost, a drama about Jewish assimilation and mid-century architecture seems the sort of thing worth sticking up for.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
The suspect in the deadly Nashville robbery of a California rapper with ties to Justin Bieber and a group of friends was free on bond for a 2021 murder at the time of the deadly stickup outside a music studio Saturday, according to city police.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 23 Apr. 2024
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Verb
Your shoulders and hips shouldn’t be sagging, and your butt shouldn’t be sticking up in the air.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
While critics correctly assumed Christopher Nolan didn’t need a boost, a drama about Jewish assimilation and mid-century architecture seems the sort of thing worth sticking up for.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
Listen to this article A brazen robber who shot a wall during a Brooklyn store stickup was linked to the violent heist by the chunky diamond earrings adorning his earlobes, federal prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
The suspect in the deadly Nashville robbery of a California rapper with ties to Justin Bieber and a group of friends was free on bond for a 2021 murder at the time of the deadly stickup outside a music studio Saturday, according to city police.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick up
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Most people come to Florida to enjoy balmy breezes and stories about people robbing 7-Eleven’s with an alligator.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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And fellow Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr., who was inducted in 2016, was robbed of the distinction by three votes.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is under pressure to get most of Trump’s nominees ready for a vote by the time he is sworn in or shortly thereafter, various holdups could get in the way of that time frame.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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Most of the holdup is (more than likely) caused by negotiations with Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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In a video posted on Facebook Monday, Garcia was shown ripping off his electronic ankle bracelet that he was required to wear as part of his bail.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Grizzlies needed 35 seconds to tie the game and promptly ripped off an 11-0 run to jump in front.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The legislation — which mandates the federal detention of immigrants without legal status who are accused of theft and burglary, among other things — was a priority for Republicans after immigration emerged as a signature issue for Trump and an effective cudgel against Democrats in November.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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The burglary conviction came after Mr. Askew broke into an unstaffed concessions stand at a city park in the summer of 1994, hoping to get snacks or money.—
Joshua Sharpe,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mainland Chinese stocks held up better, falling 6% — which Citi analysts attributed to easier monetary policy and falling Chinese government bond yields.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false, according to Oregon and California officials.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fishing fleets hailing mostly from East Asia and Europe are plundering the southwest Indian Ocean, which spans from Kenya to the South African coast and includes Madagascar's waters.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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All three were plundered by thieves in ancient and medieval times, so many of the items originally left are no longer there.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Ponton called her mother, Diane Ponton, and a 911 call was made as the break-in was happening, deputies reported.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The four have been linked to a Dec. 9 burglary in Hamilton County, Ohio, authorities say in the filing, a time and place that coincide with a break-in at the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas taking effect, aid convoys seemed to enter Gaza without issues, and no attempts at stealing or looting the aid were reported on Sunday or Monday, according to Juliette Touma, a spokeswoman for the main U.N. agency that assists Palestinians.—
Hiba Yazbek,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Residents remain barred from certain parts of Los Angeles, as authorities work to bring back utilities (and worry about looting).—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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