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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What To Know The Gloria Funicular, which first opened in 1885, is a popular Lisbon landmark for tourists, and can carry up to 42 people at a time.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The federal government will deposit $1,000 into each account, with parents and others allowed to contribute up to $5,000 a year until the child reaches 18 years old.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Small craft advisories are in place across the Upper Peninsula's entire shoreline for wind gusts up to 35 knots (40 mph).
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are various discounts available, including a rate reduction for active-duty servicemembers and veterans, worth up to $400 per year.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The federal government will deposit $1,000 into each account, with parents and others allowed to contribute up to $5,000 a year until the child reaches 18 years old.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Small craft advisories are in place across the Upper Peninsula's entire shoreline for wind gusts up to 35 knots (40 mph).
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There are various discounts available, including a rate reduction for active-duty servicemembers and veterans, worth up to $400 per year.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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