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
It was estimated to fetch up to $12,000 but sold at an auction in for $52,000.
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Ada Tseng, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Far from it, say the growers, even if award-winning pumpkins can fetch up to $2 a pound in post-contest sales, typically to hotels or state and county fairs that may want to display them as fall attractions.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
In 1979’s Love at First Bite, George Hamilton, fetched up in full Dracula regalia, wanders the streets of nighttime Manhattan to the complete and utter disregard of the locals.
—Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
Some of the suites can fetch up to £25,000 pounds and up per night.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Ada Tseng, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Far from it, say the growers, even if award-winning pumpkins can fetch up to $2 a pound in post-contest sales, typically to hotels or state and county fairs that may want to display them as fall attractions.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
In 1979’s Love at First Bite, George Hamilton, fetched up in full Dracula regalia, wanders the streets of nighttime Manhattan to the complete and utter disregard of the locals.
—Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
Some of the suites can fetch up to £25,000 pounds and up per night.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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The tentative nature of the detection didn’t stop Liang Fu of MIT and Constantin Schrade of Louisiana State University from trying to explain it.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Associated Press reported this week that Trump has tasked New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew with drafting an executive order to halt offshore wind production nationwide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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TikTok could fade to black in the U.S. in a matter of days after the Supreme Court rejected its appeal to halt a law that will ban the popular video app as of Jan. 19 unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Betts, 32, ran to try to catch the ball, but Capobianco and Hansen reached over the fence to stop him from making the play.Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Having the capability of catching the Starship booster is crucial for SpaceX, giving the company a completely reusable vehicle that is able to fly again.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Then in July, talks were stalled when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a key facilitator in the talks, was killed in Iran.Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yet, as with Governor Abbott’s school choice proposal in Texas, Lee’s bill stalled in his state House.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Humphrey pulled up to the camp in a brand-new orange Corvette.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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If pulling up a plot of sand is more your speed, there are 700 miles of shoreline and several beaches.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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One of Commander Denno’s early tasks was to draw up the ship’s crest — a heraldic design that would be part of the submarine’s identity.John Ismay, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Who is involved in drawing up and taking Liverpool’s corners?Andy Jones, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Poachers using poison will often wait days between checking their lines to increase the chances that a high-value animal will come by.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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Look for any open windows, and check the attic for ash and soot that could become trapped in the insulation or work its way into the heating and cooling systems.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately the characters stay emotionally at arm’s length, but that’s likely also reflective of how their relationships with one another feel.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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By adopting these strategies, brands can stay ahead of the curve, building trust and loyalty in an ever-evolving marketplace.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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