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
Some puppies can fetch up to $2,000.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The auction — scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 17 — could fetch up to $325,000 in unpaid back taxes, penalties and sales costs, if the maximum bids are made on all the timeshares, according to Freidenrich.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025
Lots start at 150 euros and are estimated to fetch up to 8,000 euros.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
The rock is expected to fetch up to $4 million as the biggest chunk of Mars on Earth.
—July 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The auction — scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 17 — could fetch up to $325,000 in unpaid back taxes, penalties and sales costs, if the maximum bids are made on all the timeshares, according to Freidenrich.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025
Lots start at 150 euros and are estimated to fetch up to 8,000 euros.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2025
The rock is expected to fetch up to $4 million as the biggest chunk of Mars on Earth.
—July 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetch up
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The flotilla boats were stopped around 90-100 miles from the Gaza coastline, according to the flotilla's website tracker.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The new honey-gold edition continues to use this innovation, which allows the tourbillon to be halted at any moment by an arresting spring, regardless of the position of the balance or cage, enabling precise, one-second time setting.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The land was dedicated as a park in 2008, but the Great Recession halted city spending on the project.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón delivered the big blow on another Maton curveball that caught too much plate for a two-run homer.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The pair reportedly were caught in the crossfire as rival groups of men opened fire on each other.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The lack of diesel has stalled the agricultural sector, marine vessels and trucks, Piñon said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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In western Palm Beach County, a proposal to build a massive data center has stalled as neighbors in a suburban community called Arden have pushed back against the project, which would require rezoning to build.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The fleet was bigger Sunday – the team said more than 20 buses pulled up for the game – and they were easily heard in Little Caesars Arena throughout.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Scammers know how to search your name combined with your city, your employer, your relatives' names, or specific document types, pulling up PDFs of HOA filings, church bulletins, nonprofit board minutes and medical conference attendee lists that most people have completely forgotten exist.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The official constellation boundaries were drawn up in 1930.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Finally, check to see if the surfaces are relatively free of recent meteorite impacts, notionally allowing more opportunity for helium-3 to accumulate.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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These tests, done through extensive bloodwork, measure everything from testosterone and environmental toxins to cortisol and insulin—almost 180 biomarkers get checked.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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On most plays, Division III defenders couldn’t even stay close.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Fetch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetch%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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