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
Thieves have often targeted Picasso’s paintings, which have fetched up to $179 million at auction.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Some puppies can fetch up to $2,000.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The auction — scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 17 — could fetch up to $325,000 in unpaid back taxes, penalties and sales costs, if the maximum bids are made on all the timeshares, according to Freidenrich.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025
Lots start at 150 euros and are estimated to fetch up to 8,000 euros.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Some puppies can fetch up to $2,000.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The auction — scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 17 — could fetch up to $325,000 in unpaid back taxes, penalties and sales costs, if the maximum bids are made on all the timeshares, according to Freidenrich.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025
Lots start at 150 euros and are estimated to fetch up to 8,000 euros.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The order, which Trump signed in private on June 2, stops short of mandating that the federal government conduct safety evaluations and cybersecurity testing for advanced AI products.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries and export terminals have forced Moscow to halt exports of gasoline and jet fuel, but pushed more crude into the global market at a moment of surging prices, driving export revenues to also reach their highest level since 2022.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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In a town of around 20,000 people, over 2,000 of them signed a petition to halt the project, per FOX59.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Wait, so then why did Benji and the cameras catch him pouring whiskey into his solo cup?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Owner Conner Mitchell, former manager Taylor Grant, boat owner Gilmer Grant and boat captain Cody Martin were all involved in catching local fish such as yellowtail, rockfish and Pacific tuna.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The Biden administration proposed such a change in 2024, but the effort stalled amid procedural disputes and litigation.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But the economy hasn't stalled out, in part because of that disconnect between the top and bottom halves of the population.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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When the ambulance pulls up to the hospital to get the girls, Eddy has Mitch go in to get them.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Around sunset, the yellow convertible pulled up to Lowboy Bar, an Echo Park staple.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Some medical clinics advertise microdosing Zepbound by drawing up less than the full amount in the single-use vial, but this has not been studied, and there is a risk of contaminating the vial by using it more than once.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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To purchase a subscription please check our subscription page.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Be sure to check Indiana Comic Convention's official website for the latest information or to schedule group photo sessions in advance.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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More importantly, leadership storytelling requires energy, curiosity, and the willingness to stay awake to what others miss.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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