as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the driver fetched up the horse-drawn carriage in front of the church
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Recent Examples of fetch up
Westfall has done some research, referencing a YouTube creator who said that similar bills have fetched up to $25,000 when graded.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The cooking and baking appliance can fetch up to $999.99 depending on the model, according to the company's website.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
An unscientific search of Pinot Noir from Alsace online shows that a wide range of bottles average in the mid to upper $20 range, with many hovering around $35 and some fetching up to $50.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Expected to fetch up to $60,000, the bottle was originally gifted during a DRC dinner on the West Coast and then sold to the anonymous collector.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The cooking and baking appliance can fetch up to $999.99 depending on the model, according to the company's website.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
An unscientific search of Pinot Noir from Alsace online shows that a wide range of bottles average in the mid to upper $20 range, with many hovering around $35 and some fetching up to $50.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Expected to fetch up to $60,000, the bottle was originally gifted during a DRC dinner on the West Coast and then sold to the anonymous collector.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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This has led to more people trying their luck at catching one, even if they’re not supposed to.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Simmons’ attempts to go beyond her associate’s degree were stalled by the demands of raising her young children.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alibaba’s share price was near record lows, growth was stalling amid intensifying competition, management changes were coming thick and fast, and Beijing was still closely scrutinizing the company.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Herro stole the ball away from Bulls point guard Coby White and rather than go for the wide-open lay-up to cut the deficit to three points with the shot clock on their side, Herro pulled up for a 3-pointer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kelli pulls up in a sprinter van with Brit, who’s still on her apology tour and comes bearing flowers for Kenya—a sweet gesture, sure, but also wildly optimistic.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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The housing proposals were drawn up by People Acting for Community Together, or PACT, a nonprofit interfaith group made up of some 40 churches, synagogues and mosques in Miami-Dade that advocates for solutions to some of the county’s most pressing social issues.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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After a few iterations, the REI design team drew up a cross-pole design with a single entryway.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Residents can sign up for real-time air quality alerts or check the daily AQI via AirNow to stay informed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, players have economic incentive to stay as long as possible.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet moves by Trump and his administration assuring TikTok and its service providers that U.S. authorities will not prosecute anyone under the law have been enough for the popular app to stay online despite operating in violation of a federal statute.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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