ADJECTIVE
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busy or occupied with
what have you been up to?
up to no good -
having the requisite qualities for
equal to the task
the work isn't up to the standard I require
How To Use up to In A Sentence
- He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.
- I have to find grass and bring it up to them, otherwise they'll die. Times, Sunday Times
- The finishing line may be in sight but the final lap is shaping up to be an epic battle. Times, Sunday Times
- I have seen far too many people give up too quickly on their programs after a few short weeks.
- Yorkshire abused by such a pitiful prater; and when wrought up to a certain pitch, she would turn and say something of which neither the matter nor the manner recommended her to Mr. Donne's good - will. Shirley, by Charlotte Bronte
- With a few turns of tape, I fastened the plastic cup to the end of the pole.
- One thing he does is get up to a little competitive devilry by unveiling the Google Pack, a parcel of software programs that you can download for free (if you have a Windows PC).
- One Mercedes engineer estimated that, worldwide, up to 50,000 vehicles may have to be repaired, which is a blow for a company which prides itself on reliability and quality. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- Thrice a day, the performers have been taking to the stage under the massive fireproof tents, which can accommodate up to 2,500 viewers.
- Federal law allows plaintiffs to collect up to $ 100, 000 per infringement.
