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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of rack up Green is the starting level, while Gold can be achieved after earning 500 stars and Reserve is for those who’ve racked up 2,500 stars in a year. —
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Despite the incident, Thomas continued touring and racking up roles, as well as recording albums. —Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 Dennis-Sutton racked up 17 sacks the past two seasons. —Bill Jones, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 The TikTok quickly went viral, racking up more than 6 million views, with hundreds of commenters expressing shock and horror that the Oscars carpet would be used for just a few hours and then be thrown away. —Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rack up
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Despite the incident, Thomas continued touring and racking up roles, as well as recording albums. —Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 Dennis-Sutton racked up 17 sacks the past two seasons. —Bill Jones, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 The TikTok quickly went viral, racking up more than 6 million views, with hundreds of commenters expressing shock and horror that the Oscars carpet would be used for just a few hours and then be thrown away. —Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rack up
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Yandy Diaz led off with a walk, went to second on a ground out and scored on a two-out single by Vilade that ended Messick’s night.— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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The first of those games was Flagg’s 51-point showing against Orlando, the first time a teenager had scored 50 in the NBA.— Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Leicester City achieved a similar feat 10 years ago, but that’s considered the greatest shock in modern football history.— Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Grandparents are not interested in performance or outcomes, but in substance — not in what a child achieves, but in who that child becomes.— Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Each rising superstar was able to attain WWE Evolve Women’s Championships during their time at the developmental promotion and have made a major impact since being called up to the NXT brand.— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Chandler went on to attain legal emancipation from both of his parents.— Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Moon strengthens Jupiter’s influence, helping your ideas gain traction with the right people.— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
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Both firms are keen to acquire the assets given the rarity of gaining exposure to more than 40 ports in a single deal, the people said.— Shirley Zhao, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
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Where things have felt vague, clarity makes a noticeable difference.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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States can also make an independent decision not to allow the sale of a product in their state.— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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