Example sentences of "[to-vb] up to [art] [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many men battled valiantly with what they conceived of as temptation and strove to live up to a higher ideal of married life , and few women , including leading feminists , would have thought of demanding more . |
| 2 | It is also expected that IBM may want to shed up to a further 30,000 people from its 300,000-strong pay roll , with undisguised lay-offs clearly on the agenda . |
| 3 | The Gib'Sea family of yachts allow you to move up to a larger craft as your requirements progress — you can select from the comprehensive range , 24′ to 52′ , while remaining loyal to a marque you can trust . |
| 4 | The reigning Commonwealth middleweight champion Stevens was forced to move up to the heavier weight following a knee injury and a prolonged viral infection . |
| 5 | The reigning Commonwealth middleweight champion Stevens was forced to move up to the heavier weight following a knee injury and a prolonged viral infection . |