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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The kicker is creators are better set-up to fail and reboot like linear TV can’t.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
While all this is going on, the rest of the gang is splitting up to find Marie and warn her about Annabeth’s nightmare-premonition of her bloodied, motionless body.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Because of that action, the landowers are entitled up to $10,000 of compensation.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Robert then walked up to hug Bruno.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
While all this is going on, the rest of the gang is splitting up to find Marie and warn her about Annabeth’s nightmare-premonition of her bloodied, motionless body.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Because of that action, the landowers are entitled up to $10,000 of compensation.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Robert then walked up to hug Bruno.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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