save up
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He estimates the tune-up can help a household save up to 15% on an electric bill, “especially if coils are dirty and airflow is restricted,” Rogers said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
"Just as metal music runs strongly through Metallica fans' veins, so does the blood which gives the power to save up to three lives with every donation."
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The Danish drugmaker said the new plans will allow patients to save up to $600 a year on the pill and up to $1,200 a year on the injection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The company said the new plans allow patients to save up to $600 a year on the pill and up to $1,200 a year on the injection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
I guess you don’t have streetlights in the middle of farms, but maybe I should save up for a bigger flashlight.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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