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- noun Plural form of
warm-up .
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Examples
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That November night the chilling air stung our noses and burned our lungs as we ran during pre-game warm-ups.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad Jack Canfield 2011
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People knew the game was well in hand when the three of us took off our warm-ups and walked to the scorers table.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad Jack Canfield 2011
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They brought laminated resumes -- perhaps to impress the casting director with their jobs at Chili's and Bebe -- and also felt it was necessary to do complex gymnastic routines and vocal warm-ups in line.
Ryan O'Connell: Auditioning for the Real World Is Too Real Ryan O'Connell 2010
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He injured it before the game, jumping and touching the backboard in warm-ups.
Stoudemire: A Loud Call for Defense Kevin Clark 2011
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They brought laminated resumes -- perhaps to impress the casting director with their jobs at Chili's and Bebe -- and also felt it was necessary to do complex gymnastic routines and vocal warm-ups in line.
Ryan O'Connell: Auditioning for the Real World Is Too Real Ryan O'Connell 2010
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Young was scheduled to start Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers but was scratched when he could not get loose during pregame warm-ups.
Young May Be Sidelined for Season Brian Costa 2011
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This week, Frenchie did her vocal warm-ups — loud and clear for all to hear — while in her stall.
The Voice: The Battle for Adam's Heart, and 9 Other Things You Didn't See on TV 2011
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Exercises like doubling are always preceded by warm-ups (like the “group mirror” described by Nick above), to get the group ready for them.
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The young Sox fan, whose name is Dylan according to NESN, was at the game with his family and observing warm-ups when Red Sox ace Josh Beckett began walking towards him.
Josh Beckett Makes Kid Burst Into Tears Of Joy After Handing Him Ball (VIDEO) 2011
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Based on that and warm-ups here's what the lineup should look like against Phoenix:
Open thread: Capitals at Coyotes Washington Post Sports Editors 2011
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