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 Razorbacks improved 99 places in the FBS pass defense rankings, up to No. 32 in the country by allowing 202.8 passing yards per game in 2023.
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Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Scientists project that by the 2030s, less than six years from now, there could be up to three times as many days above 90 degrees as in recent memory.
—Elijah Hutchinson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024
The National Weather Service estimates rainfall totals could reach up to 30 inches or more in isolated locations along the coast through Friday.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
Soak and repeat Gently agitate the water with your hands to create a soapy solution and let the garments soak for up to 30 minutes.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
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Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Scientists project that by the 2030s, less than six years from now, there could be up to three times as many days above 90 degrees as in recent memory.
—Elijah Hutchinson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024
The National Weather Service estimates rainfall totals could reach up to 30 inches or more in isolated locations along the coast through Friday.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
Soak and repeat Gently agitate the water with your hands to create a soapy solution and let the garments soak for up to 30 minutes.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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