as in to add (to)
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Soarsail 4-piece Set Compression Packing Cubes Packing cubes are the ultimate hack for maximizing suitcase space, and the Soarsail 4-piece Set Compression Packing Cubes is a fantastic deal for just $30.—
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Ahead, read through eight of the best shoe styles for maximizing your height.—
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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Making sure pan handles are turned outward, moving flammable towels and potholders away from open burners and not letting grease build up.—
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
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This innovative approach not only speeds the design process but also frees up designers to focus on more creative tasks, demonstrating how AI can be used as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it.—
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Powell levels could be augmented by Upper Basin contributions to protect infrastructure.—
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The race to commercialize perovskite technology has accelerated rapidly in recent years.—
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The transfer portal, which opened Friday, allows programs to accelerate the rebuilding process and replace departing players — more than 20 in Florida’s case.—
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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