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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Anthony Stolarz started in goal and stopped seven before leaving because of a lower-body injury.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The threat of a new trade war with the U.S. after the reelection of Donald Trump means exports will probably stop being a major growth driver after contributing to nearly a quarter of economic expansion this year.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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The figure falls short of filming in the region when the industry was halted by strikes from actors and writers.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Corcoran's attorneys then asked the U.S. Supreme Court issue an emergency order halting his execution, but the high court denied their request for a stay late Tuesday, ending Corcoran's options with the courts.CBS News, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Read more:Chiefs' Hollywood Brown Posts New Workout Video Indicating His Return Following that post, Brown posted another video, this time training and catching balls at the Chiefs' training facility.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over half of Purdy’s targets against Chicago went to Kittle, who continued a great stretch of play by catching six passes for 151 yards.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The first drive of the third quarter stalled because of a sack given up by rookie guard Sataoa Laumea and a penalty for an ineligible player downfield.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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As Google and other sites dominate digital advertising, a recent effort in the California Legislature to force the tech companies to compensate news organizations stalled.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Flowers allegedly pulled up next to the marshal’s vehicle in a silver Toyota Sienna minivan, got out and pointed .40-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol through the driver’s side window, according to a statement by Deputy Marshal Tyler Wells.Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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The chase came to an end when deputies performed a PIT maneuver, which is when a law enforcement vehicle pulls up alongside another car and forces it to turn abruptly and come to a stop.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
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If the bill passes before the year's end, the District can begin drawing up blueprints.Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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During their stay in Argentina, the San Sebastian and Malaga Festivals will meet representatives of the Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santiago del Estero provinces to work on drawing up a collaboration agreement to promote exchange and relations between Spanish and Argentine cinema.John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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For example, Jill might remind a diabetic patient to check their blood sugar based on real-time symptoms, showcasing AI’s potential to manage chronic conditions effectively.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Review key documents like your business plan to ensure daily actions contribute to the broader mission, and check your calendar for meetings or deadlines.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Focus Attention on You: Train your dog to walk on a short leash, stay by your side, and ignore strangers unless invited to say hello.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Best Hallmark Christmas Movies to Watch Now The Inn on Biltmore Estate The place where Lucy stays while visiting Biltmore is The Inn on Biltmore Estate.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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