warm up
Example Sentences
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USC had made clear that it wanted to play the game earlier in the season, but was warming up to the idea of continuing the series as is through 2027.
From Los Angeles Times
"I was just trying to warm up my legs, trying to get moving and it just couldn't happen," he said.
From BBC
Yet beyond warming up these generally chilly proceedings it doesn’t add up to much, ultimately feeling too slight to offer a fulfilling resolution.
I assume they warmed up the tires beforehand.
Plus, more sellers are warming up to price cuts, since many are finding it difficult to get a home sold in the current environment.
From MarketWatch
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