round up

Example Sentences

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A core of Minneapolis activists is playing a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the federal agents deployed in force to the midwestern city to round up undocumented immigrants.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

He scored in every round up to the semi-finals at this Afcon.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

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 • Nov. 20, 2025

It also offered fossil fuel-free investments, donated 10% of earnings to charity and let customers round up to the next dollar on bank-card transactions to fund tree planting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Election time was nearing and a Negro Republican precinct captain asked me to help him round up votes.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright