go up
verb
went up; gone up; going up; goes up
1
: to be built or erected
a new sign went up
2
chiefly British
: to attend a university
3
of an actor
: to become confused
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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
Like the gasoline that powers cars, the price of boat fuel went up during the Iran war.
—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
In New York, the Brooklyn Bridge went up in flames briefly during a fireworks display.
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Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Djokovic went up a quick break for 3-0 in the fourth set, and closed it out with a serve and volley winner.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
Like the gasoline that powers cars, the price of boat fuel went up during the Iran war.
—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
In New York, the Brooklyn Bridge went up in flames briefly during a fireworks display.
—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Djokovic went up a quick break for 3-0 in the fourth set, and closed it out with a serve and volley winner.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
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“Go up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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