up for
idiom
1
informal
: wanting to have or do (something)
I'm up for some Chinese food.
Are you up for watching a movie?
We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?
2
—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision
His proposal is up for consideration.
She is up for reelection next year.
3
—used to say that something is available to be bought
Our house is up for sale.
items that are up for auction
4
: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)
He was up for armed robbery.
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The division race is up for grabs with Arizona at 5-4, the 49ers and Rams at 4-4 and the Seattle Seahawks at 4-5.
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona’s Senate race remained up for grabs late election night, with Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., opening a sizable lead over Republican Kari Lake in a contest where ballot-verification measures mean vote-counting is expected to go on for days.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
There are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Archives.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Control of the Michigan State House also is up for grabs and will impact to what extent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is able to implement what remains of her agenda in the final two years of her time in office.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona’s Senate race remained up for grabs late election night, with Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., opening a sizable lead over Republican Kari Lake in a contest where ballot-verification measures mean vote-counting is expected to go on for days.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
There are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Archives.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Control of the Michigan State House also is up for grabs and will impact to what extent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is able to implement what remains of her agenda in the final two years of her time in office.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20for. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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