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Rakowski’s three-yard run capped a 10-play, 89-yard drive to make it 14-3 and his eight-yard strike to Jalen Flowers capped a 12-play, 78-yard march that upped the lead to 18 points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
The incumbent, on the cusp of 81, has meanwhile upped his social media game at the eleventh hour, posting selfie-mode videos and even buying his first-ever cell phone.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The 27-year-old had only 13 runs from the first 24 deliveries he faced, then upped the pace to reach 50 from 42 balls.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
But Sorkin has changed his name and upped his age, so as fun and ferocious as Burr is, we also spend his scenes feeling a little confused.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
In 1948 I joined the army—the recruiting officer gave me a break and upped my test.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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