Run Up

I just joined the "i" universe and am amazed by the breathless anticipation, speculation and whispered rumors otherwise known as the run-up to the release of the next-generation iPhone. ❋ Kirsten Moore (2011)

What is unusual is that volume on the equity is anemic and we are not seeing a pre-conference call run-up that had become a staple for many investors and traders in this equity.

In a statement, CEO Roland Smith called the run-up in beef prices "unprecedented." ❋ CHRISTINA REXRODE (2011)

That may help explain what the Fed is up to lately, namely, trying to talk down the commodity-price run-up that was unleashed when Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested a second round of quantitative easing was on the way last August. ❋ Kelly Evans (2011)

In the run-up to the crisis, the ECB's key interest rate was too low for Ireland and Greece, but oddly enough, being able to borrow more cheaply than is good for the economy has never sparked widespread outrage. ❋ Paul Hannon (2011)

Judge Maryann Sumi invalidated the law on Thursday after finding Republican legislators violated Wisconsin's open records law during the run-up to passage in March. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

In the run-up to election season, "there are often promises made in the oil region that are not able to be kept," Ms. Sen said. ❋ Jerry A. DiColo (2011)

The firm's review of its fund-raising plan comes amid concerns in global markets about the debt problems in the euro zone and slower growth in China, and as investors reassess commodities after a long run-up in prices driven by increased raw material consumption in developing markets. ❋ Prudence Ho (2011)

In the run-up to the local elections Hope not Hate campaigners, who were on their way to deliver anti BNP leaflets in Essex, were confronted by around 40 or 50 far-right activists who refused to let them off the train at Grays in east London. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Mr. Obama is also taking cover on the grassiest knoll of energy politics, suggesting last week that "illegal activity by traders and speculators" is responsible for the oil run-up. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Nigeria has seen sporadic violence in the run-up to the polls, especially in the north of the country. ❋ Unknown (2011)

There were several bomb blasts at campaign rallies in the run-up to the April elections, most of them using home-made improvised devices and carried out by unknown assailants. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Yet this would hardly sit well with most Americans, who already feel the Fed is ignoring the run-up in food and energy costs and know housing is a huge cost. ❋ Kelly Evans (2011)

Publishers Bloomsbury Press in London said they were unable to comment about the book or the legal action when asked about Devivo's claim that basic facts in the book were changed several times by Walden in the run-up to publication this month, and that much of her version of events remains inaccurate in the final version. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In December, FIFA awarded the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments to Russia and Qatar, respectively, amid allegations—by former soccer executives and the media—of bribery and vote-trading in the run-up to the decision. ❋ Alistair MacDonald (2011)

The artist, whose father was one of China's most famous modern poets, was promoted by the government as a cultural ambassador in the run-up to the 2008 Olympics, but he has since fallen out of favor because of his social activism. ❋ Jeremy Page (2011)

The executive, speaking at an investment conference, appeared to be referring to the steep run-up in prices of stocks at the time of listing, specifically on the ChiNext market, which opened in October 2009 as a board for small and medium-size companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. ❋ Unknown (2011)

European Union sanctions prohibiting use of Ivory Coast's ports have also put pressure on the confectionary industry in the run-up to the peak Easter season. ❋ Caroline Henshaw (2011)

so then she gonna run up on me [talkin] about [i owe] her some [money]. ❋ Shatda Shekem (2005)

Kim: are you going to fight [Seth] after school? Brandon: If that nigga Run up. also in past tense: Teacher: John I am [sorely] disappointed in you why did you hit that young man John: he [ran up] so I punched him. \ Run up ❋ Hooddirector (2009)

so what [make's] you think [imma run up on you] with [a nine] -50 Cent ❋ Atowneightynizzle (2003)

1) "What makes you think that I won't [run up on] you wit da nine?" -50 Cent 2) After I increased the [incline] on the treadmill, I really had to run up. 3) You took your bitch to Wendy's for you one year anniversary? Dag man better not run up too much money on the ol' credit card bills. If you run up too big a debt to that [loan shark], he'll probably run up on you. If I were you, I'd run up into the hills and not come back for awhile. Cracka. ❋ Nick D (2003)

“ yea [bitch you] was taking [all that] [shit on] Facebook Run up hoe!!!!” ❋ Realassbitch283399 (2021)

"Can I run up in you, if I buy you dinner and flowers?" and "They are gone, I plan to run [up in that] house tonight." and "the police [ran up in] that [dope spot] last night" an "I ran up in that one b**** yesterday." ❋ Dirty (2004)

You [ran] my shit. [Run up] [bitch]. ❋ Isthatsoquestionmark (2004)

Last night I [met] this [chix] at [the bar] and she let me run up in it ❋ MasterP (2006)

Tower this is N123JS i need to do [a run] up. N123Js proceed to taxiway Q via [S and R] [to do you] run up. ❋ Josh (2006)

That whole week was the run up to Operation [Blue Arrow], so I got about three hours of sleep a night if I was lucky. Wooo-hoo, unlimited overtime for the run up to the release of [MyThing]! We'll need the major nets, papers, and blogs watched twenty-four seven for the run up to [the Iowa] caucuses. ❋ Old Lang Guy (2006)