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up

preposition as in situated above

preposition as in moving from the earth

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verb as in elevate

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verb as in boost

adjective as in expired

adjective as in going on, happening

adjective as in next in turn

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A previous study published in August 2022 in the European Journal of Nutrition found that obese mice treated with green tea experienced a reduction of up to 30% in body weight.

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A new law in California is aimed at stopping commercial advertisements from pumping up the volume on streaming services.

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Registered supporters sign up for free to get access to briefings and events, but they cannot decide policy or vote in leadership elections.

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“We need to stand up together and speak up,” the governor said on social media.

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“We write now to follow up and demand that you answer fundamental questions,” the letter read.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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