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frame-ups

noun

plural of frame-up

as in duplicities

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Its extravagant 1920s-era houses are often decorated with over-the-top lighting, projection and inflatable setups that transport visitors to a new, spooky realm.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The 8-inch display runs at 120Hz, and the device comes equipped with dual-mode triggers, TMR joysticks, and the ability to be used for both handheld or docked setups.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

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In the shadows of the Catholic church, nuns and women have long endured abuse at the hands of priests — insidious and tactful grooming, silenced by confession, and hidden through systemic cover-ups.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of cover-ups

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However, work stalled at the 60th floor and was paused for several years, with multiple reports naming palace intrigues and purges by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the cause for the delay.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
The series has always moved at a deliberate pace, allowing the characters’ social battles and romantic intrigues to simmer.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

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