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Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
The 6-foot-5 senior stopped and stuck up his arms, deflecting the pass.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 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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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
The 6-foot-5 senior stopped and stuck up his arms, deflecting the pass.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 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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According to the filing, around 15-20 people armed with rifles and handguns kidnapped the pair on Dec. 16 and took them to a vacant apartment where they were tied up, questioned, robbed, assaulted and menaced.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2025
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Together, the unlikely duo plan to rob the World Diamond Center in Nice, France — a story point that Gudegast would’ve preferred to keep under wraps.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 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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But then the Wolverines ripped off a 34-14 run the rest of the way, led by a career-high 36 points from FAU transfer Vladislav Goldin and another 20 from Auburn transfer Tre Donaldson, who was 6 for 10 from 3-point range.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Heath hauled in his circus grab at the Bears’ 21-yard line, and one play later, Emanuel Wilson ripped off a 21-yard touchdown run that pulled the Packers within 21-19.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The bill would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants charged with burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting, broadening the list of charges that would subject them to being held and potentially deported.Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Authorities noted that Gibson’s previous criminal history includes felony convictions for drug, burglary and failure to appear offenses.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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Home prices too, though perhaps moderating have held up better than many forecasts anticipated.Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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As an expansion franchise, San Diego’s discovery list holds up to seven players until the 2025 season’s roster compliance date, which comes just before the season kicks off on February 22.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 7 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
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Anyone who shares a lot online could be providing those crucial details to cybercriminals but also the type of gangs who are engaging in these physical break-ins.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But a series of crimes — an armed robbery, a break-in, vandalism and a car driving through the front window — led him to find a new place.Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles County, according to officials.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned residents of looters and vowed to punish them Wednesday amid reports of looting in the county as firefighters struggle to contain multiple wildfires raging in Southern California, including the massive Pacific Palisades fire.Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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