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back up

VERB
move backward
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ADJECTIVE
substitute
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With this much time off, however, Ohtani will need to build back up to a starter’s workload without the benefit of a rehab assignment, similar to what he did last season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

"I was in silver then bronze then nearly cleared a PB to go back up to silver," said Heard.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Yet Warsh’s unwillingness to open up about his views disappointed investors, and sparked questions about whether he would take the necessary action to back up his tough talk on inflation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Lakeitha Elliott, 49, tried Paze last month after she saw a Facebook post touting an offer where customers could spend $10 with Paze and get $10 back, up to 10 times.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

“I’m taking us back up to the top of the mountain. Then we can look for a clear path to my house down the other side.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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