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[klahym] / klaɪm /


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It was Vindics-Toth who made the decisive break, before Donnelly followed, holding on through an uphill climb to the finish line and crossing 12 seconds after the Hungarian.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Inflationary pressures on grocery prices and supply chains have caused the cost of a standard beef burrito to climb 50% since 2020.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

But as crude-oil prices shot higher, they caused yields to climb in lockstep as rising energy prices reignited inflation fears.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Lori Knight bought first-row tickets to a George Strait concert in Clemson University’s football stadium because her husband had just had foot surgery and couldn’t climb stairs easily.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

As Sarah held hands in the circle, a child’s legs struggled to climb up.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Now, home sellers in other parts of the nation are also finding it increasingly hard to sell their properties as inventory climbs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

A Palestinian Civil Defense worker climbs onto a piece of heavy machinery to assist the operator in directing the recovery effort in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood on July 19.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Broad Peak is the world's 12th highest mountain, located in the Karakoram range in northern Pakistan, and is regarded as one of the toughest and most technical climbs of all the 8,000-metre-plus ascents.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

"I was definitely inspired by Alex Eala. I saw her progress. I watched her when she was still in a low rank until she climbs up," Mugot told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

So when you hop out, you'll have a head start before the dog gets to the other side of the pool and climbs back onto land.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

PayPal shares climbed in premarket trade on reports that payments start-up Stripe and private equity group Advent International jointly offered to buy the company.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Dr. Paddock said: "Some of the studies we looked at showed that the more stairs climbed, the greater the health benefits. But even small changes had a measurable impact."

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

After a few minutes, a young woman walked outside; she sheepishly told me she was there only because of her mother, then climbed into the truck.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Many turned the occasion into a picnic or party in the sun as temperatures climbed into the 30s.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

I climbed down from the ridge, taking my time.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

That has meant getting practice in at climbing centres and using poles at a dance and burlesque studio in Kilmarnock.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Defense stocks are climbing on Friday after the White House slapped new tariffs on foreign-made drones and components.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Praising a group of trainees on X, he wrote: “These Waterloo interns at baseten are hill climbing machines.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Researchers set out to determine whether regularly climbing stairs might help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

All morning, they followed the trail through the beech wood and then through a spruce forest, turning north east and steadily climbing.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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