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Spending long periods sitting without getting up may carry greater health risks than simply accumulating a high amount of sedentary time over the course of a day.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

For now, Hendrick is quickly getting up to speed in a system he learned while competing under head coach Bob Chesney and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler last season at James Madison.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

So, getting up around lunchtime, going to bed around 3-5am.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

For TAE, the deal will allow it to tap public markets while getting up to $300 million in much-needed cash from Trump Media in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“I’ll see you guys outside,” I say, getting up and chasing after him.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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