as in to jack (up)
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The camera system is excellent, and the build quality feels like a step up over its cheaper sibling, too.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
10 July 2025 -
The Lakers stepped up with key defensive rebounds and stops down the stretch, with Bazley being the defensive focal point.—
Micheel Alharazy,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Unless shareholders mount a legal challenge to the later date, however, there are no repercussions for the company.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Weight’s been shaved off the eight-speed gearbox mount’s stiffness, 10% to be exact, while the camper, cast and toe settings have all been tuned, and the rear subframes have been mounted directly to the aluminium body instead of via rubber bushes.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The curved design maximizes the height of items that can be placed on each step, such as plants, books, and decorative vases.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Building a culture of understanding and enthusiasm around AI is essential for long-term adoption and maximizing its potential within your small business.—
Ibrahim Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Although generative AI fuels the potential for automation to eliminate jobs, AI can also enhance technical, creative, legal and business roles, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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With ocean views and private plunge pools in every room, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya elevates the very best of the classic Cancun experience from a quieter stretch of sand in Costa Mujeres.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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From royal favorites and grand hotel salons to quirky modern twists, the capital is brimming with venues that elevate the tradition to unforgettable heights.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Others worry that Big Tech companies are using AI to enrich themselves at the expense of teachers’ jobs and students’ critical thinking development.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The Bush and Trump tax cuts further enriched the top 0.1 percent, with the Trump-era Tax Cuts and Jobs Act directing 83 percent of its benefits to the top 1 percent by 2027.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The expansion would boost cargo-handling capacity by 50% and create jobs, the company said at a ground breaking ceremony Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In Lake County, the 11% rate is greatly boosted by Gary’s 28% vacancy rate and East Chicago’s 21%, along with 15% in Whiting and Schneider.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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