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even up

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verb

  1. (adverb) to make or become equal, esp in respect of claims or debts; settle or balance

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Example Sentences

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And it seems that this means that even up against the might of Trump, Rodríguez is not completely without power.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 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,” 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

I’d gotten out of first gear plenty of times, and even up into third gear twice.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

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