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At the port of Granadilla de Abona early Sunday morning, AFP journalists saw white tents had been sent up along the quay and the police had secured part of the port.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Just before Walker sent up his miracle shot, the official had looked up and noticed that the clock still had two seconds on it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Paula and Tesco then organised for the last of the bananas to be sent up by plane to North Ronaldsay, the county's northernmost island, on Tuesday morning.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“After we build this house the way we want it, we’re not moving again. Unless I’m sent up to my higher power.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

A cup of coffee on the bureau top sent up a plume of vapor.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck