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
Some of the suites can fetch up to £25,000 pounds and up per night.
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Expected to fetch up to $100,000, the jersey was worn by Bryant during two road games.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024
The dinosaur remains were estimated to fetch up to $6 million, but the sale far exceeded those expectations.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 17 July 2024
Fewer than 3,000 examples of the GTX were built, and restored variants are currently fetching up to $150,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Expected to fetch up to $100,000, the jersey was worn by Bryant during two road games.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024
The dinosaur remains were estimated to fetch up to $6 million, but the sale far exceeded those expectations.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 17 July 2024
Fewer than 3,000 examples of the GTX were built, and restored variants are currently fetching up to $150,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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Donations dwindle, while volunteers from the opposite side of the country stop coming or divert to another disaster.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Musk—who sued OpenAI in March—now alleges that OpenAI is attempting to eliminate its competitors by stopping its investors from funding rival AI firms.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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That Gaetz’s advancement was halted so quickly is a testament to the enduring importance of the Senate.NR Editors, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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Protesters had sent petitions asking Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to halt Grayson's execution.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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The next-door Wendy’s also caught it on camera, Kalupa said, and supplied footage to police.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Trying to catch Santa Claus on camera, a brother and sister throw him off his game, leaving him stranded in downtown Chicago without his reindeer, magic hat, or sack of presents.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The field of robotics has stalled compared to software and AI in recent years mainly due to a disparity in training data.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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Political pushback has stalled negotiations in Watsonville, despite a California appellate court ruling two years ago that ordered the city to fluoridate.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Vicente pulled up stats on his smartphone: 166,532 phone calls.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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In tragic a development from a soccer perspective, however, Neymar pulled up injured once more and further derailed his progress and hopes of finding form in time for the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Defenses continue to watch film on Darnold, but O'Connell could draw up some trickery by adding Jones to the mix.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Out of that stoppage, Rivers drew up an easy play to get Antetokounmpo moving downhill toward the rim.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Additionally check for damage to systems like plumbing, electrical, or heating plus, trees, fences, or damage to the exterior of your home like a deck.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stores are typically open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., but check with your local store for more information.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Reichert is a growth entrepreneur, husband, and father experienced in juggling the demands of a busy life while trying to stay true to his purpose.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The hotel was built in 1906 as a way to encourage train travelers to stay a few days to experience Senoia.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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