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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Another extends protections to posthumous digital replicas, allowing estates to control their use for up to 70 years.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The fund’s tax-equivalent yield can be up to 5.3%, depending on the holder’s tax bracket.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The home improvement chain is offering up to 30% off select major appliances until January 8, 2025, as well as 30% off on some holiday storage items.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
Jarrad Branthwaite was the subject of two formal bids by United during the summer, of up to £45million plus £5m in add-ons, but Everton rejected both.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The fund’s tax-equivalent yield can be up to 5.3%, depending on the holder’s tax bracket.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The home improvement chain is offering up to 30% off select major appliances until January 8, 2025, as well as 30% off on some holiday storage items.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
Jarrad Branthwaite was the subject of two formal bids by United during the summer, of up to £45million plus £5m in add-ons, but Everton rejected both.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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