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
And I think up to a point he left it up to Tiger, and Tiger chose to really go with the talent.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2024
Mr Keen said he was not looking forward to the sea ice as he continues to head north - and added that he "may need to think up a plan B" for getting through it.
From BBC ● May 15, 2023
But when I tried to think up something witty or funny to ask, my mind went blank.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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