Example sentences of "[vb -s] [vb pp] up to the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 With this the criticism of traditional orthodox formulations , which had long been regarded as absolutely central and essential to Christian belief , came on the stage in a new way and ushered in a debate which has continued up to the present .
2 The Clinton administration has faced up to the fact that NASA 's plans for the space station threatened to swallow the agency whole .
3 ‘ And Mama has written to say how grateful she is that we 'll be able to see how the old house has stood up to the war and cope with any disasters for her . ’
4 But by all accounts she 's phoned up to the house four times .
5 But he 's doped up to the eyeballs and he 's in you know , painkillers .
6 Well last time we , last time he came with us , I said there 's one thing I just want to ask you a favour , that 's enough , she 's as happy as harry now she 's faced up to the fact , that er , he was not good because he did n't love her any way , she loved him .
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