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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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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How to stop being so codependent The good news, according to both therapists, is that there are ways to become more independent without having to drift apart—and an easy way to start is by showing yourself some love.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi previously announced plans to halt production for the Mirage, a compact hatchback, for the U.S. market late this year.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The decision to halt the legislation — at least temporarily — was reached by top executive, legislative and judiciary bodies, Dabiri also said.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 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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But time might be running out for Belichick at his age (72) to get back to the NFL and score the 26 wins needed to catch Shula.David K. Li, NBC 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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The speculations began after the pair pulled up to a venue in Burna’s purple Lamborghini Aventador the night prior.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two Topanga natives pulled up to a grove with over a dozen Home Depot buckets of water, chicken wire, and a plastic bag of coast live oak seeds that had impatiently begun sprouting in their supervisor’s fridge.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 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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The first step is to check the temperature before walking your dog outside.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.WWD, WWD, 11 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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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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