button up
Example Sentences
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“It was never particularly clear what constitutional theory undergirded the oath of office charges. I suspect the DA’s office will button up their theory and go back to the grand jury.”
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024
The attorney general said the companies needed to "button up their cybersecurity measures" to protect customers.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2022
Thinking fast, Antonia and Margarita hang bags around their necks and button up their coats over them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2022
“If brands don’t want to be a victim of these platforms, then they have to button up their distribution and reduce wholesale volumes to protect their image,” Solca said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2021
Stepping onto the cairn mound, I told everyone to button up their coats.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
