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 paint finish—high gloss, no gloss, flat, or matte—is totally up to you.
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Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
There is an outdoor patio and two separate banquet areas that can seat up to 80 guests for private dining and events.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024
Indianapolis' fire department and the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person behind the blaze on Nov. 7, 2020, according to a news release.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Sep. 2024
Following the in-person demo, there were two beta test weekends that opened the game up to a wider swath of players online.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
There is an outdoor patio and two separate banquet areas that can seat up to 80 guests for private dining and events.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024
Indianapolis' fire department and the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person behind the blaze on Nov. 7, 2020, according to a news release.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Sep. 2024
Following the in-person demo, there were two beta test weekends that opened the game up to a wider swath of players online.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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