How to Use up for in a Sentence

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  • What the best future gadgets look like is still up for debate.
    — Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • So just dig in and expect not to come up for air until the end credits of that final episode roll by.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Though the degree to which that was the shoe’s doing or the player’s skills remains up for debate.
    — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • The four apartments up for sale are all that’s left of the Neimans’ previous holdings at the co-op.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 July 2026
  • Style yours casually for daytime, then dress it up for fancy dinners.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 2 July 2026
  • The Pegasus pop band was next up for their final run-through before the crowd began to descend.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Davidson expressed confidence that Byram is up for that challenge.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • There's also a gym on site for adults to prep a workout, either to amp up for a day in the park or to get those extra steps in afterward.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
  • The Yellowstone creator was aware his actions likely didn’t set him up for success.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • The original Game of Thrones dragon eggs are up for auction and expected to fetch a hefty price.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
  • The spokesperson noted that Park Pass revenue from sales is up for the first quarter of the year compared to the year prior.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • In a battle of contrasting styles, Colombia takes on Ghana with a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Lucas said determining which taxes will be used is still up for negotiation.
    — Dylan Lysen june 30, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • One of the most distinctive landmarks in northeast Minneapolis is up for sale.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Many people think of constipation support as a morning routine, but the evening can also be a good time to set your digestion up for success.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • Lucas Herrington was next up for Australia and sent his shot off the bar, opening the door for Egypt to win the game on the next kick.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • The rescue recently put its transport vehicle up for sale to keep operations going.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • One thread had received nearly 100 upvotes and more than 50 comments after being up for about 45 minutes.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Peace talks between the two countries are still inching along, with one of the key points up for discussion being how to regulate the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • Awer Mabil stepped up next for Australia and slotted his penalty home before Mohamed Salah walked up for Egypt.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Many leaders are rightly enthusiastic about how AI can help reduce burnout, eliminate drudgery and free people up for more meaningful work.
    — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The House is currently in recess and returns in mid-July, when Speaker Mike Johnson could put the matter up for a vote.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • In short, Netflix’s uninspired use of Wilder’s voice isn’t exactly setting the company up for success, given the widespread criticism.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 July 2026
  • Belgium is next up for the USMNT, as the two sides get ready for a rematch of their 2014 meeting in Brazil.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • Whether Blubaugh fits that description is up for debate, but his value is obvious to the 2026 Astros and teams attempting to acquire him.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The sudden destruction of a 16-year plan means that for the next 10 years, everything is potentially up for negotiation every single year in a process that can take many months.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Next up for Egypt is Lionel Messi and defending World Cup champion Argentina.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • In Southern California, 13 children were rescued from their home in 2018 after being locked up for years and starved by their parents.
    — ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • The Shoreline is up for sale for US$199,360 and, as mentioned, it's located on Escape's own property.
    — Adam Williams july 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026

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