have up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
The Lakers have up to $51 million in salary cap space, among the most of any team in the league, depending on how they spend it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 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
Albon and hundreds of other men have used Facebook to connect with women looking for sperm - some groups have up to 40,000 members.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 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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