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climb

[klahym] / klaɪm /


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He confesses the group would probably have turned around if they hadn't been doing the climb for "such a good cause".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

In southern parts of the UK, temperatures look set to climb once again.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

At the foot of the Alpe d’Huez, the final climb of the day, Pogacar was 3 minutes and 30 seconds back from the leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

The numbers: The U.S. economy improved in July and businesses ramped up hiring, but the gains could prove short-lived if the conflict with Iran intensifies, oil prices climb even higher and inflation worsens.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

As I climb the deck stairs, there’s a thud somewhere out in the yard.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

While fishing a canal, I spot an otter as it emerges from the water and climbs onto the opposite bank, clutching a writhing iguana in its paws and then diving back in.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

"I was definitely inspired by Alex Eala. I saw her progress. I watched her when she was still in a low rank until she climbs up," Mugot told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

That rises to 51% by age 70, reaches 58% by age 75, climbs to 64% by age 80 and approaches 73% by age 90.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

IBM stock climbs after an upgrade, driven by its software business, which contributes two-thirds of consolidated profit.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

When the train stops she climbs nimbly over their backs and drops to the floor.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

In some parts of the U.S. territory, their numbers have climbed as high as 30,000 snakes per square mile.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Gasoline prices have climbed above $4 a gallon as the Iran war disrupts energy markets, inflation remains elevated and interest rates are high.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Joshua smiled as he climbed to his feet.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Treasury yields climbed alongside rising oil prices ahead of the Fed’s interest rate meeting next week, with the 10-year yield reaching its highest since January 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

He shuffled over to me, caught hold of my overalls, climbed up into my arms, and laid his head on my shoulder.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Brown tree snakes have driven many of Guam's native forest birds to local extinction, and they cause hundreds of power outages each year by climbing utility poles and electrical equipment.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

That could allow dry and hot weather to rebuild across many parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially climbing back into the 30s Celsius in places.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Los Angeles police officers responded to the bridge at about 8 a.m. after the man was spotted climbing the bridge, said Officer Charles Miller with the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Long-term real rates, as measured by the Treasury Inflation-Indexed Long-Term Average Yield, are about 2.9% and have been steadily climbing with long-term nominal rates.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

The climbing rose that my mother protected every winter had died.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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