up to

as in until
during the period before and continuing to (a particular time) She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.

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Recent Examples of up to The felony charge carries a sentencing range of one to six years and a fine of up to $10,000, the prosecutor's office said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025 Students from a household with an annual income of up to $80,000 will receive a full tuition discount, while those from a household with income below $200,000 will receive a 60% discount. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025 Shop our top picks, including cable knit, lantern-sleeve, and ribbed sweaters up to 67 percent off. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 How to Store Caramel Corn Store homemade caramel corn in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for up to 

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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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