round up

Example Sentences

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To help narrow the field, we rounded up a handful of thoughtful splurges that earn their keep year-round.

From Salon

His 42-year-old son, David, also has had discussions with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds to round up outside money should Paramount’s bid prove successful, according to knowledgeable people.

From Los Angeles Times

But penny-pinchers beware: as businesses start rounding up prices, the move is expected to raise costs for shoppers.

From BBC

In other words, round up the usual suspects.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said the legislation served to "arbitrarily round up Palestinian civilians from Gaza and toss them into a virtual black hole for prolonged periods without producing any evidence that they pose a security threat".

From Barron's