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They also provide constant free access to water, which Dean says is not the norm at raves in L.A. that sometimes charge up to $10 for a single bottle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The chipmakers themselves are regaining public confidence thanks to their ability to charge up the wazoo for their very valuable output.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
The university currently sells the excess electricity from its turbines to the local utility company, but it could use it to charge up Cache’s thermal cement batteries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
He said recent changes to council tax rules in Wales, which allow councils to charge up to 300% of the standard rate on second homes, had reduced demand from that group of buyers.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
Grandpa Blakeslee was supposed to be next, leading the column of younger, gun-toting veterans who were to charge up North Main Street, playing like this was the Battle of Gettysburg.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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