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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Israel has designated the area from the Litani up to the Zahrani River a combat zone.
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Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
What is the Powerball jackpot up to now?
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Kal Pacific’s application would take advantage of the city’s MX-3 code, which allows buildings up to 70 feet with no density restrictions, according to the application.
—Mark Dee
may 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
Those in-person locations offer multiple election services for up to 10 days before election day.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
What is the Powerball jackpot up to now?
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Kal Pacific’s application would take advantage of the city’s MX-3 code, which allows buildings up to 70 feet with no density restrictions, according to the application.
—Mark Dee
may 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
Those in-person locations offer multiple election services for up to 10 days before election day.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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