charge up
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A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
But the day's best round came from world number one Scheffler, who started Sunday eight shots off the lead in joint 22nd, and made a remarkable charge up the leaderboard.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
The large batteries the couple have bought, like many city residents, to charge up when electricity does return are of no use when it comes to heating appliances because they run down so quickly.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
Small banks like Sunrise are permitted to charge up to 46 cents per debit transaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
Some of the schools charge up to ninety dollars, and since I’m what they like to call “low income,” Mr. Ingman is teaching me how to apply for waivers.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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