tuneups

All but one of Canada's recent wins came in exhibitions used by both teams as Olympic tuneups, making their full significance unclear.

USA, Canada used to high drama; gold medal on the line Thursday 2010

Entering the 2002 Olympic final, the USA was on a 35-game winning streak, including eight consecutive wins against Canada in Olympic tuneups.

USA, Canada used to high drama; gold medal on the line Thursday 2010

Fortunately for many World Cup-bound teams, the results of these tuneups are nonbinding.

Reaction in England as World Cup nears 2010

All are competent and compassionate, but the net result of their combined attentions is to leave me feeling like a rusted-out car, ever in need of tuneups, replacement parts and service appointments.

'Another Test? No Thanks, Doc.' Ellen Graham 2010

-- The day before a major championship is meant for acutely focused tuneups, for perhaps nine holes and a last look at the course, and then rest.

Phil Mickelson, a perennial U.S. Open bridesmaid, is now a favorite 2010

Staples also is offering free in-store tuneups on existing PCs.

Gear Deals for Students 2009

Yes ladies even car tuneups I would call upon my neighbor who was on shore duty at the time.

I Am MilSpouse, Hear Me Roar! (*sputter*) - SpouseBUZZ 2009

ATLANTA (AP) - The Orlando Magic did just what they wanted in one of their final tuneups for the playoffs.

USATODAY.com 2007

In 1993, the group mandated that all cars run 100,000 miles without a tuneup; now tuneups are all but extinct, nationwide.

Basement Mandarins 2008

You can also do the whole Craigslist/PennySaver/estate sale thing, too, if there's a good local repair shop you trust, because the price of a used machine plus a tuneup my tuneups usually run $80 is cheap enough to be worth it.

January 2008 2008