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liven up







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Hamm said that cameos can liven up a sketch or prop up a flatlining monologue, and at that moment he was joined by Kieren Culkin, who recently won an Oscar for “A Real Pain.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025

Yang Hyun-Jun, who also helped liven up Celtic from the bench, then teed up Palma for the simplest of finishes.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2024

Eat: Candied orange peel and saffron liven up lamb with rice in this celebratory Afghan dish.

From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2023

Members often liven up the proceedings by shouting or standing when casting their vote.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2023

“Some would say they liven up a party too much.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull


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