have up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Creditors in Missouri usually have up to six months to make a claim on an estate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Bankers managing IPOs have up to 30 days to support the shares of a newly public company through a so-called green shoe option.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
In need of athletic wing players on a team that could have up to nine free agents, the Lakers got one with 21-year-old Carr.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Counties can ask for an extension, and they still have up to 30 days to certify the results, so the law only goes so far.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
“You can open each one...and see if there's stuff hidden. Some of these have up to a hundred different pockets.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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