plus up
n.— «Officials at the Pentagon said this surge of U.S. forces, or “plus up” as it is called here, has actually been under way for weeks. Since the president ordered the increase of troops, U.S. forces have moved into Baghdad and started operations.» —“New Baghdad Military Operation Under Way” by David Kerley ABC News Feb. 7, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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