use up
Example Sentences
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There are worse ways to use up a can of beans.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
It is approved for use up to 10 weeks into a pregnancy.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
As they use up the rest of their hardwoods, they plan to keep working with fallen trees, whether through Angel City Lumber or other sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Or when utility bills skyrocket because data centers use up enormous energy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
And the hotter it is, the faster it will use up its fuel.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
