go up
verb
went up; gone up; going up; goes up
1
chiefly British
: to attend a university
2
of an actor
: to become confused
3
: to be built or erected
a new sign went up
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And when the stock goes up, hedge funds have to pay money to cover their shorts or could sell their position.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
One thing both sides seem to agree on: The best way to reduce flood risks would be to elevate whatever goes up on the site.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Guarantee fees for mortgages would also likely go up.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
When demand begins to outstrip supply, prices go up.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
One thing both sides seem to agree on: The best way to reduce flood risks would be to elevate whatever goes up on the site.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Guarantee fees for mortgages would also likely go up.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
When demand begins to outstrip supply, prices go up.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
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“Go up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20up. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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