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Recent Examples of run-up
Amid the capital city’s pandemic-era run-up in housing costs and layoffs in the tech sector, Travis County saw more residents move out last year than in.
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Joshua Fechter, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the real issue is, the reason for the home price run-up is lack of supply.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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.
—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
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Joshua Fechter, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the real issue is, the reason for the home price run-up is lack of supply.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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Teams worked feverishly through the final countdown.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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The countdown to Coco walking down the aisle is on.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
11 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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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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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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This year, DeJean will take on a bigger role from the jump.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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From the jump, Von pressed Altman on the breakneck pace of AI development.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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Musk does not appear to be backing down from dredging up the Epstein issue on X, despite Trump’s overture.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Iran's response to both the military strikes and diplomatic overtures remains uncertain, as tensions in the region continue to simmer.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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While the most intense heat will center on Virginia and the Carolinas Thursday, temperatures will also climb across parts of the Northeast and central US in a prelude to next week’s more expansive and intense heat dome.—
Tyler Ory,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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An original amuse bouche of edible Yame tea, Yamanaka’s personalized version of a Japanese tea ceremony, is a prelude to an unforgettable dinner course at Viridis.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
15 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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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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