as in to think (up)
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Santa Clara was celebrating what appeared to be a last-second win over Kentucky in regulation play until Otega Oweh of the Wildcats threw up a prayer.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026 -
For, as a result of the centrality of these primaries, the races have thrown up all manner of distractions.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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While the project is delayed, some CRTPO members urged NCDOT to continue listening to residents and rebuild trust.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This suggests there may be real limits to the president’s ability to rebuild public support.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross saved the Miami Open, moving it from a dilapidated Key Biscayne venue, and retrofitting Hard Rock Stadium’s grounds for it.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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With $85 billion in new funding — and around $45 billion specifically earmarked for immigration detention — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is swiftly leasing warehouses and retrofitting them for detention.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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