as in until
during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)
She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.
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There are also 11 cabins for up to 19 crew onboard.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Assuming a 22 percent tax bracket yields a reduction in tax liability of up to $213.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Across the Western United States, wildfire season is getting more intense and up to three weeks longer, according to a study published last year by the research organization Climate Central.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
The Mulberry Hydrogen Plant, expected to produce up to 10 tons of hydrogen daily upon its completion in 2026, is a cornerstone of the company’s U.S. expansion efforts.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Assuming a 22 percent tax bracket yields a reduction in tax liability of up to $213.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Across the Western United States, wildfire season is getting more intense and up to three weeks longer, according to a study published last year by the research organization Climate Central.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
The Mulberry Hydrogen Plant, expected to produce up to 10 tons of hydrogen daily upon its completion in 2026, is a cornerstone of the company’s U.S. expansion efforts.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/up%20to. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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