even up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Lawyers and advocates have lamented that this bedrock principle was even up for debate, let alone affirmed by anything less than unanimity among the justices.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Over the past decade and even up to a year or two ago, we assumed others could catch up quickly,” wrote Wertheimer.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
“Over the past decade and even up to a year or two ago, we assumed others could catch up quickly,” Wertheimer said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
They don't carry anyone and even up front, Viktor Gyokeres, who was missing against Spurs because of injury, has epitomised their attitude to pressing.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
How else could it rise and shine with the energy I can feel buzzing from the sidewalks and into the hospital's walls before the sun is even up?
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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