gear up
Example Sentences
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"We're at the gates of a two-thirds majority victory. Let's gear up and push for the last 100m!" he told cheering supporters, before mingling for selfies.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The candidates will now gear up for the June 2 primary election, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
The 18-member squad will be led by Dasun Shanaka as Sri Lanka gear up for the T20 World Cup next month, which they co-host with India.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Treasurys extended a recent selloff to start the week, pushing up yields, as traders gear up for the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
He took a huge chance then and pushed one side of his ear gear up so he could chat up the librarian.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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