what's up
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You can either walk in or make an appointment and tell them what’s up.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
"Hey Olympics, what's up with those medals?" the biathlete asks in the video.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
I called him up and said “Hey, what’s up, Bobby? I’m Caló. I really like your music. Would you be open to the possibility of doing something together?”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025
To understand what’s up with her mom, she’ll have to go through the looking glass.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024
Rondell gave her a what’s up with his head.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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