heat up
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As the rock collides with air molecules, both its surface and the surrounding gas heat up and begin to glow.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Pauline Thompson, who lives locally, says she does not use heating oil due to the cost, instead she uses oil filled radiators that use electricity to heat up.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Things do heat up at times in “Tommy and Tuppence,” but they stay mostly hot in “Neagley,” with Maria Sten taking her recurring “Reacher” role to center stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Markets expect prices to heat up in the coming months, and analysts surveyed weekly by the central bank forecast inflation of 4.9% at the end of this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Thoughtfully, he put more wood on the fire to heat up the rest of the stew for day meal.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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