sew up
verb
sewed up; sewn up or sewed up; sewing up; sews up
1
: to mend completely by sewing
2
: to get exclusive use or control of
3
: to make certain of : be assured of
the team sewed up the division title
Examples of sew up in a Sentence
sewed up the available openings so that no one else had a chance to play golf
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But Cuomo has sewn up endorsements from many of the city's influential labor groups, including health care workers' union 1199 SEIU and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, which represents the hotel and hospitality industry workers.
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Laura Nahmias, Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025
City looked to have Champions League football sewn up before a surprise 0-0 draw away to relegated Southampton last time out.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 15 May 2025
With the win, Waters sewed up the triple crown at the slam, her 34th on tour.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Wilson was also late returning to the bench to serve his 10-minute misconduct, perhaps to get his forehead sewn up in the dressing room.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Laura Nahmias, Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025
City looked to have Champions League football sewn up before a surprise 0-0 draw away to relegated Southampton last time out.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 15 May 2025
With the win, Waters sewed up the triple crown at the slam, her 34th on tour.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Wilson was also late returning to the bench to serve his 10-minute misconduct, perhaps to get his forehead sewn up in the dressing room.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sew up
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“Sew up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sew%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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