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
The singer and actress wore the Carrera Chronograph in yellow gold, which can fetch up to $22,400 resale.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Although specialists expected the artifact to fetch up to $50,000, the city and the museum ended up paying more than $200,000.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Key export hubs in Africa and Asia supply markets in mainland China and Hong Kong, with prices for gill plates (which are used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a delicacy in Asia) fetching up to USD $1,260 per kilogram.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article A stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments that was carved anywhere between 300 to 800 A.D. will go on the block at Sotheby’s next week and is expected to fetch up to $2 million, the auction house said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Although specialists expected the artifact to fetch up to $50,000, the city and the museum ended up paying more than $200,000.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Key export hubs in Africa and Asia supply markets in mainland China and Hong Kong, with prices for gill plates (which are used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a delicacy in Asia) fetching up to USD $1,260 per kilogram.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Loading your audio article A stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments that was carved anywhere between 300 to 800 A.D. will go on the block at Sotheby’s next week and is expected to fetch up to $2 million, the auction house said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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Bars in the neighborhood must stop admitting patrons at 6:30pm and end alcohol service by 7pm Sunday.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Because right now, Russian strikes have not stopped.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the law on Sunday, halting deportations for at least 14 days and directed that flights already in the air be turned around.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Their efforts to halt construction were ultimately unsuccessful, however, and the pipeline started operating in June 2017.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Pursue in order to catch.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gordon did score Newcastle’s second goal that night, when Quansah’s lack of familiarity with the role caught him out.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The state prosecutor's office went in with a backhoe, dogs and devices to find inconsistencies in the ground, but then the investigation inexplicably stalled.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Unable to find the right gear, the Wild finally stalled and got their doors, windows and tires blown off at home for the umpteenth time this season.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kenya and Porsha link up for lunch, both pulling up in their Rolls-Royces.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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On a ground ball to the left side in the bottom of the second inning, in a game against the Boston Red Sox at the Twins' home facility of Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida, Lewis pulled up lame on his way to first base, limping the rest of the way to the bag.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Senior State Department officials have also drawn up plans to close a dozen consulates overseas by this summer and are considering shutting down many more missions, in what could be a blow to the U.S. government's efforts to build partnerships and gather intelligence, U.S. officials say.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Plus, European leaders agree to draw up a Ukraine peace plan.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many companies see sustainability as simply a compliance box to check.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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Tapping Device Protection on the main screen opens a screen with details about the number of apps and files checked, and a link to view security reports.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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While testing out the new controls is a good start, parents should also stay vigilant and communicate openly with their kids about online safety.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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But for the ones that stayed, Lu says their friendships are more substantial.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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