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gin

[jin] / dʒɪn /




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Most of them have failed—unable to gin up enough capital or industry clout to take on the auto giants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Silly but not sappy, “Project Hail Mary” doesn’t gin up much suspense over whether anything bad will happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

After World War I, Woodrow Wilson barnstormed the country to gin up support for a treaty that would have seen the U.S. join the League of Nations.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Last month, the company halted production of gin and vodka brands at its distillery in Elgin, Aberdeenshire, in order to "sharpen" the businesses focus.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

She just hugs me some more and tells me she loves me, and after a game of gin rummy Mom gently informs her that it’s time to go.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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