as in until
during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)
She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.
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Teeth Grinding Nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism) may be a sign of sleep apnea and affects up to 10% of people.
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Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection, and those who had Covid-19 had nearly twice the risk of developing heart disease or stroke compared with people who hadn’t been infected.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The Broncos can elevate Lewis off their practice squad for up to three game days before needing to sign him to the active roster.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Christie acknowledged that getting Westbrook up to speed has been a process.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
People who caught the flu were up to six times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after the infection, and those who had Covid-19 had nearly twice the risk of developing heart disease or stroke compared with people who hadn’t been infected.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The Broncos can elevate Lewis off their practice squad for up to three game days before needing to sign him to the active roster.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Christie acknowledged that getting Westbrook up to speed has been a process.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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