as in until
during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)
She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.
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Recent Examples of up to
Immigrants are meant to be held there for about up to 12 hours, as the facility lacks beds and showers, The New York Times reported.
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Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The city, county and state collectively chipped in up to $115 million to try to land the tournament.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Inflation ticked up to 3% in September, reaching its highest level since January.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Both are facing up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The city, county and state collectively chipped in up to $115 million to try to land the tournament.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Inflation ticked up to 3% in September, reaching its highest level since January.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Both are facing up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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