hop up
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Lane Kiffin has a history of getting fired or taking every opportunity to hop up the coaching ladder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Yorke responds by telling the heckler to "hop up on stage" to make his remarks.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024
Elders await their probably very longtime friends and still hop up with a beaming greeting upon arrival.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
She’s the kind of teacher who knows nearly everyone and will hop up on a table to help students understand a lesson.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2022
I set down my plate, hop up, and wiggle my feet into the irresistible shoes.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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