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
This kind of flea and tick prevention can last up to 30 days.
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Drivers could experience delays of up to 30 minutes and should allow extra travel time through the corridor, Caltrans said.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
These cables carry 99% of global data and support up to $10 trillion in daily financial transactions, according to reports.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The goal, according to Nebraska Medicine, is to monitor the passengers during the virus’ incubation period, which can last up to six weeks, and to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Drivers could experience delays of up to 30 minutes and should allow extra travel time through the corridor, Caltrans said.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
These cables carry 99% of global data and support up to $10 trillion in daily financial transactions, according to reports.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The goal, according to Nebraska Medicine, is to monitor the passengers during the virus’ incubation period, which can last up to six weeks, and to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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