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Definition of warm (up)

as in to provide

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a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event the couple's initial exchange of insults proved to be only a warm-up for their booze-fueled fight later that night

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From the first warm-up to the final push, consider the Atlantic Hustle & Grit Movement Mix (listen HERE) a soundtrack for wherever your own momentum takes you and sign up at your local Planet Fitness with code ATLANTICFMF to keep moving. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Kittle was back at practice and broke down the team huddle at the conclusion of warm-ups. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 In the first moments of the first episode, Simon is doing these actor warm-ups. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026 The first two episodes of this season served as a kind of warm-up, catching us up with Ted and introducing us to the new team, but that’s clearly over. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm (up)

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The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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In 1996, when the first three novels were reprinted again, Kennedy appended a prelude that reads like an account of the cycle’s evolution—except that the author of these books is identified as Billy Phelan’s nephew Daniel Quinn.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Pendry Park City Park City, UT Park City is a world-class resort town and year-round destination where hiking and biking are a prelude to an exciting nightlife.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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The aforementioned Jennifer contributed meatballs, their mom helmed the antipasti station, Raf’s supplied the tiramisù.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
New Zealand supplies more than half of China's dairy imports, a dominance built under a bilateral trade agreement since 2008, that later granted duty-free access for all its dairy products in 2024.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

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The disclosure, furnished by the nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid, claimed that the Postal Service built its Federal Ballot Mail Portal under an unrealistic timetable, failed to test it adequately, and could delay large ballot mailings.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
The kitchen is nearby and is furnished with custom cabinetry offering lots of storage, along with a neat dining table that folds out when needed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has now acquired enough body cameras to equip all its officers and agents, the agency says.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Showing footage of rescue teams and excavators, CCTV said crews equipped with life-detection devices and search dogs had been ⁠deployed to the area.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of equip

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The antidote is to arm yourself with knowledge and name it at your next appointment.

— Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Also on Wednesday, Salesforce announced a plugin for Anthropic's Claude that can compose emails on behalf of salespeople, arm them with information and update records through chat.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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During the tasting experience, experts will educate attendees on the process and history behind each whiskey.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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