going up

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Matthew Perry’s collection of “Friends” memorabilia, fine art and other prized possessions is going up for auction next month, nearly three years after the actor died at age 54.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Airfares are going up now because of fuel prices, but airfares continue their downward real trend, in constant dollars, that started back in 1980 when the airlines were deregulated.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The 7-foot Ayton will be going up against 7-1 Chet Holmgren and 7-foot Isaiah Hartenstein.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Some might argue that going up in 2024 was the greater achievement, given that the team had been promoted from League One only 12 months earlier.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“I will do what I can to prevent the circus from going up in smoke. I shall fireproof it as much as possible. Is that enough for now?”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern