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Recent Examples of fix up
Chip and Joanna Gaines have been fixing up their content offering this fall with a focus on family-friendly content.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Romance is also in the air for Muriel’s, who’s been fixed up by her well-meaning friends.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
While the idea of fixing up two of the past three decades’ most appealing sitcom stars sounds great, there’s little in the script that suggests why the people Romano and Kudrow play belong together, and that emotional void manifests on screen as a lack of chemistry.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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My grandma was a huge fan of slow cookers, as the handy appliances are great for fixing up easy and comforting meals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Romance is also in the air for Muriel’s, who’s been fixed up by her well-meaning friends.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
While the idea of fixing up two of the past three decades’ most appealing sitcom stars sounds great, there’s little in the script that suggests why the people Romano and Kudrow play belong together, and that emotional void manifests on screen as a lack of chemistry.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker $100 $69 at Amazon
My grandma was a huge fan of slow cookers, as the handy appliances are great for fixing up easy and comforting meals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix up
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In the aftermath of Woolsey, there was a period of mourning, rebuilding, and for some, an awakening.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her cousins questioned whether an uncle would live to see his house rebuilt.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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As part of his plan, Niccol has also overhauled Starbucks’ service standards, including expanding free refills on hot and iced brewed coffee and tea to all customers.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the summer of 2024, however, when Dylan went on the Outlaw Tour alongside Willie Nelson and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, the set was completely overhauled.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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As required in a safety recall, Ford will repair the problem for free.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fiske will have a small procedure this offseason to repair a knee injury suffered early in the divisional round.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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His wife, Tiffany Caterina, patched it because if Notre Dame beat SEC champion Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Carter knew Penn State in Miami was next.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Often, a mechanic can troubleshoot a problem quickly, fixing it or safely patching it up until the issue can be addressed later.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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For the first time outside of Amsterdam, an exhibition reconstructs Anne’s hiding place during the devastation of the Holocaust.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Villa Porta Maestro Opened in late 2023, Villa Porta Maestra is a boutique hotel reconstructed from an ancient Roman villa where more than 100 archeological artifacts were found and then preserved in an on-site museum.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Roman Finney connected on back-to-back three-pointers to aid the comeback.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Deen added that the foundation aims to partner with other nonprofit groups to aid them in their mission of helping children, citing areas of expertise that other nonprofit groups are more equipped to help children with, including mental health.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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While the plot is as convoluted and silly as in the last film — Dr. Edelmann tries to cure Dracula’s vampirism through blood transfusions, among other developments — there’s slightly more cohesion.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cause issues in social situations or functioning at work When To See a Healthcare Provider ADHD isn't a condition that can be or needs to be cured, but medications and strategies can make things easier.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, four Women’s Championship teams could help reverse the rule.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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They are accused of helping the teen flee from justice.—
Tracy Neal,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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