book up
Britishverb
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to make a reservation (for); book
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See booked up
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"I felt that was very relatable as a drag queen and so I took that book up there to testify," Bandit told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Holding the book up to take a photo of it is easier,” she says with a laugh.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Meta, which plans to cut 10% of its workforce, expects to book up to $135 billion in capital expenditures this year, most of which are expected to be AI-focused.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
BP said it expects to book up to $500 million in asset impairments across its portfolio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
He sort of paused, then reached into his backpack and pulled a book up onto his desk.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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