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square up

[skwair uhp] / ˈskwɛər ˈʌp /




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The player Stewart wanted to square up with—before he was held back by teammates and coaches—was LeBron James.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The teams will square up again for three one-day internationals starting in Christchurch on Sunday, followed by three Tests in December.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Granted, Sasaki’s lack of command has factored into such struggles, leaving him all too often in unfavorable hitter’s counts where opponents are better primed to square up mistakes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Fur may be about to fly as two hugely popular plush toy makers square up for a fight over a copyright issue.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

“A’ight, well, lemme square up witcha and get outta here, old man,” Crab said, peeling off four bills and rolling them tight like a cigarette.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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