geared up
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In late 2022, the company laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce, as it geared up for its “year of efficiency” cost-cutting campaign.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
In late 2022, the company laid off 11,000 employees, or 13% of its workforce, as it geared up for its “year of efficiency” cost-cutting campaign.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
"You have to play well here, strike the ball well to play well, and the crowd gets me geared up for that."
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Dr Crepaz-Keay says movement is key to help manage that adrenaline surge - when your body is geared up for action, there's nowhere for that energy to go if you stay on the sofa.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025
The booster club geared up a letter-writing campaign to him, state legislators, and the governor.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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