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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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Facebook’s recent announcement to stop fact-checking posts is an ominous signal.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Under the deal to halt the fighting, some hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released.—
John Yoon,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and key mediators Qatar and Egypt announced an agreement had been reached to halt the fighting after 15 months of war.—
Jerome Socolovsky,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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Betts, 32, ran to try to catch the ball, but Capobianco and Hansen reached over the fence to stop him from making the play.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Having the capability of catching the Starship booster is crucial for SpaceX, giving the company a completely reusable vehicle that is able to fly again.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Then in July, talks were stalled when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a key facilitator in the talks, was killed in Iran.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Yet, as with Governor Abbott’s school choice proposal in Texas, Lee’s bill stalled in his state House.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Police body camera footage, shared with The Star by the National Police Accountability Project, shows a lone officer pull up to the 5400 block of Haskell shortly before 6 p.m. Anderton is standing near the street curb holding his bicycle.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Min pulled up screenshots of texts allegedly showing Bang Si-hyuk responding sarcastically to NewJeans’s global success.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2025
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One of Commander Denno’s early tasks was to draw up the ship’s crest — a heraldic design that would be part of the submarine’s identity.—
John Ismay,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Who is involved in drawing up and taking Liverpool’s corners?—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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In his other warnings, Biden said that misinformation and disinformation are top issues facing the American public, calling out technology companies for ending fact checking programs.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Cut to 2025, and now our social media leaders are getting rid of fact checking, and their creations are filled with lies, fake photos and total fabrications.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately the characters stay emotionally at arm’s length, but that’s likely also reflective of how their relationships with one another feel.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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By adopting these strategies, brands can stay ahead of the curve, building trust and loyalty in an ever-evolving marketplace.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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