head up
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A former environment minister will head up a crowd-funded review of the multi-billion-dollar Aukus submarine deal, Australia's biggest ever defence project.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
A young lawyer named Mary Nichols became Gov. Jerry Brown’s choice to head up the California Air Resources Board, a state agency charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
He was getting promoted to head up the new La Mer lab.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
"Keep your head up and you will go again."
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Uncle Jet slowly lifted his head up and stared at Nathan with lifeless eyes.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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