back up
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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
But it remains unclear when Ohtani will return to the mound, and though manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic about him pitching again this season, concerns about building back up start to factor in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Sue fell off the log she was climbing, and Bruce pulled her back up, their hands managing to find each other in the dark.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
