in shape
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With 14, he has become England's all-time leading goalscorer at World Cups and looks in shape to help himself to more in this quarter-final.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and "the size of the nail on your smallest finger" according to Fawcett.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
“All of that’s going to help us get this thing in shape, even with an overall reduction,” Burgum said Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
In the meantime, get your credit in shape and start saving for what you want.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 7, 2026
"I been running in the park, build up my wind, get in shape, strengthen my legs—" "Slow down. What are you talking about?"
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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