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have up

VERB
sue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accuse appeal charge claim file indict petition plead prosecute
STRONG
beg beseech contest demand entreat litigate solicit summon supplicate
WEAK
bring an action claim damages drag into court enter a plea file a claim file suit follow up haul into court have the law on institute legal proceedings prefer charges against pull up put away see in court take out after take to court
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve deny disclaim exculpate exonerate free
STRONG
answer give offer

Example Sentences

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Residents will have up to five years to comply with the stricter Safety Zone requirements and bigger lifts, like updating sheds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

For individuals who have up to $4,400 or families with $8,750 to drop into an HSA, the tax benefits are clear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"Massive. Newcastle is an incredible team, awesome in physicality and speed they have up front. Physicality in the middle. Really tough but the team was unbelievable," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Citi estimates NRW could have up to 97% of FY 2026 revenue covered after NRW’s Fredon won a number of data-center contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

But one wouldn’t be enough for the operation they hoped to have up and running.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool