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Recent Examples of run-up
The chant, in which fans shout a slur at the opposing goalkeeper during his run-up to take a goal kick, has been a tradition in Mexican football for many years, with differing stories as to its origins.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Their immediate run-up to this tournament has not been ideal, though, not least due to the surprise retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby in addition to Millie Bright’s withdrawal.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Redfin senior economist Asad Khan told Newsweek on Tuesday that what is happening market-wise can be viewed as the flip side of the very rapid run-up in home prices during the pandemic.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
And the wholesale prices fell another 5% in midday trading Tuesday to a $2.09 price, essentially matching the price before the recent run-up.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Their immediate run-up to this tournament has not been ideal, though, not least due to the surprise retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby in addition to Millie Bright’s withdrawal.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Redfin senior economist Asad Khan told Newsweek on Tuesday that what is happening market-wise can be viewed as the flip side of the very rapid run-up in home prices during the pandemic.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
And the wholesale prices fell another 5% in midday trading Tuesday to a $2.09 price, essentially matching the price before the recent run-up.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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The late-night gossip show El Chiringuito had superimposed Mbappe’s face over a countdown clock in the final days of the window, anticipating his arrival.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Both works are countdowns of a kind, but where Bowie shouts into the void, Drake gently turns away from it.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions contributed to a 25% spike in import prices (see chart).—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Today's listen Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Scripps National Spelling Bee is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, with preliminaries kicking off last night.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Sports High School Sports News See who qualified from Thursday's preliminaries for the CIFSS Division 1 finals on Saturday at Mt. SAC.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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There’s a misconception that HIIT only consists of high impact exercises like jumping jacks, burpees and squat jumps, says Milton.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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With no wind, the court became something of a power chamber — the compact sand lending itself to higher and cleaner jumps, the still air enabling blistering serves and monstrous spikes that might have drifted wide on the beach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The chain’s social media accounts also made overtures to Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, who President Donald Trump tapped to lead an effort to downsize the federal workforce and slash spending.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Paramount offered $15 million to Trump to end his suit, according to the Wall Street Journal, but the president rejected the overture and asked for more.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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The event will serve as a prelude to the main iHeartCountry Festival show later that evening at 7 p.m. the Moody Center.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Yet the Southern California scores were a modest prelude to the job in Lebec.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Ultimately, Emery was convinced by Villa’s analysis, who explained that Duran had experienced a newfound upturn in form towards the end of the MLS season with Chicago Fire.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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If the engines hold up for the rest of the season, Mercedes could be set for a dramatic upturn in form.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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