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When senators referenced the new poll numbers showing the American public's increasing disagreement with the war it was only to tee-up a canned clarification from Petraeus as to "why we fight."

Matthew Hoh: #Winning in Afghanistan Matthew Hoh 2011

When senators referenced the new poll numbers showing the American public's increasing disagreement with the war it was only to tee-up a canned clarification from Petraeus as to "why we fight."

Matthew Hoh: #Winning in Afghanistan Matthew Hoh 2011

Actually, it's an easy one ... because it's not really a question at all, just the mandatory tee-up for the product you're promoting today: what is so good about Alfa Romeos?

Steve Backley 2010

And obviously, we do our homework in the State Department so that when we tee-up something, we can both explain it and defend it.

CNN Transcript Aug 9, 2009 2009

They'll tee-up the final bill, says someone who should know. posted by Robert Reich | 8:40 AM

Archive 2009-08-01 Robert Reich 2009

CLINTON: And, you know, I'm actually cautiously optimistic that we will be able to tee-up negotiations.

CNN Transcript Aug 9, 2009 2009

They'll tee-up the final bill, says someone who should know. posted by Robert Reich | 8:40 AM

Why the Gang of Six is Deciding Health Care for Three Hundred Million of Us Robert Reich 2009

But when I tee-up on that first tee, I feel like I have just as good a chance as anybody else.

CNN Transcript Dec 21, 2009 2009

And, you know, I'm actually cautiously optimistic that we will be able to tee-up negotiations.

CNN Transcript Aug 9, 2009 2009

For only a benevolent divine presence could have led Isaac Hayes and the church of Scientology to offer up, on the eve of South Park's 10th season, a perfect tee-up for animation's masters of short-order satire.

South Park Serves Up Chef - Tuned In - TIME.com 2006