trip up
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He still texts some of his friends about sports, and he’s planning to make a trip up the hill soon just to walk around and greet people.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The Heat funneled the ball to Adebayo on every trip up the court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
After routing their bitter rivals 4-1 in November, they made the short trip up the Seven Sisters Road to inflict another humiliating defeat that pushed Tottenham deeper into the relegation mire.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
They put one broken half of Plymouth Rock into the wagon, and the 30 oxen had an easier trip up Cole’s Hill, and they deposited it beside the liberty pole.
From Slate • Nov. 28, 2024
Charles hated to leave Down House, but he made the trip up to Shrewsbury to visit his father.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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