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zip up

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batten down the hatches
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The first was a pink, long-sleeved, zip up jacket that Ms Rose was wearing prior to the attack but was no longer with her.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2024

Rubber dinghies, rowboats and speedboats — acquired one way or another — zip up and down the river ferrying troops, casualties and evacuees.

From New York Times Oct. 4, 2022

Every time they zip up those pullovers, they’re losing a bit of tradition.

From Washington Post Nov. 4, 2021

I simply lost the motivation to zip up my cargo vest and head out to look for wrens and warblers.

From Slate Oct. 27, 2021

A treacherous, icy wind seemed to dart around from every angle and then zip up sleeves and pant legs.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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