as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church
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Recent Examples of fetch up
This lot is also expected to fetch up to $50,000.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The sneakers can fetch up to $30,000.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
An unscientific search of Pinot Noir from Alsace online shows that a wide range of bottles average in the mid to upper $20 range, with many hovering around $35 and some fetching up to $50.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Expected to fetch up to $60,000, the bottle was originally gifted during a DRC dinner on the West Coast and then sold to the anonymous collector.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The sneakers can fetch up to $30,000.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
An unscientific search of Pinot Noir from Alsace online shows that a wide range of bottles average in the mid to upper $20 range, with many hovering around $35 and some fetching up to $50.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Expected to fetch up to $60,000, the bottle was originally gifted during a DRC dinner on the West Coast and then sold to the anonymous collector.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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That plan would halt roughly $522 billion in investments, many of which are based in red states.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Environmental concerns about the airport’s impact on the Everglades halted plans to develop the facility further in the late 1970s and early 1980s.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The fireball that caught the attention of people across the southeastern United States is presumed to be from a meteor fragmenting in the sky, according to meteorologists and other experts.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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That unique twist is exactly what caught the attention of Quinn Cosgrove, bass player for local Kansas band The Whips.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While a design for a new bridge was previously selected, the project was stalled last year when construction bids came in higher than expected, according to Superintendent of Engineering Byron Kutz.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Police reportedly said a dark car pulled up outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge and at least one person opened fire on the crowd after rapper Mello Buckzz's album release party, according to CBS.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Over his time in Utah his shot diet was nearly equal in terms of his catch and shoot versus pull up looks.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Whether legislators draw up new legislation regarding the sale and use of THC remains to be seen.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Alex Hannum, the Hawks coach who had to put himself into the game because of his team’s foul trouble, drew up a wild play in a desperate attempt to force a third OT.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Always check the developer's name and history before installing anything.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis will share their thoughts on what happens, alongside director and writer, Julie Rottenberg, so check for those interviews once the episode ends Thursday night.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Enzo Maresca insists the best plan is for Josh Acheampong to stay at Chelsea next season despite reports linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge in this transfer window.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Conclusion To stay competitive in 2025 and beyond, organizations must treat open-source security and compliance as strategic capabilities—not afterthoughts.—
Stephanie Domas,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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