think up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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When asked whether he’d had any doubts about the feasibility of the intricately choreographed construction project, Hyman replied, “I think up until about last week.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
It’s about as dramatic a business narrative as you could think up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
The pauses in chat were glacial as we all tried to think up stimulating questions that might lead us somewhere other than strained silence.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025
"The chancellor is tying herself in knots trying to think up new ways to grow our economy," Sir Ed said.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
And I couldn’t think up even one reason why not to.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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