as in to beef (up)
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025 -
The International Energy Agency projects electric vehicles will increase grid demand by 40-60% in high-adoption regions like ours.—
Mark McNees,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The Royals must win games and remain in the playoff mix in order to keep their current roster together — and perhaps even augment it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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This is among the greatest strengths of AI—augmenting human capabilities.—
Hank Boughner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Once settled through local mediation, these disputes have escalated into a major security threat as traditional systems of accountability break down.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Now, with the breach, the legal stakes have escalated.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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If several filings were required for the same year but were missed, the penalties can easily multiply.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Politico reported that French authorities suspected X of amplifying hateful, racist, and homophobic content.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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Also enhanced with Ferulic Acid, a powerful antioxidant, this formulation not only boosts the stability of Vitamin C but also amplifies its effectiveness, for those seeking radiant and youthful-looking skin.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The plan laid out in Tuesday’s staff report proposed a ballot measure that would expand protections for thousands of acres of open space across Irvine.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
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As of 2025, fiber internet is available to approximately 88.1 million U.S. households (56.5%), but access is expanding rapidly.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Swell (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swell%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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