Example sentences of "up [adv] [prep] the [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The registrar laughed to himself and then looked up thoughtfully at the endlessly turning fan . |
| 2 | A fine and storming time was had by all ( to put it mildly ) , the degenerate nature of the evening summed up perfectly by the mildly amusing spectacle of one SHAUN RYDER being carried out of the venue at the end of the night , screaming out the directions to his hotel to his sweating , grumbling slaves . |
| 3 | Remember — it 's always worth turning up even for the most popular events , but we suggest that you check with the Box Office on availability first . |
| 4 | Not that the atmosphere was gloomy : it is a curious fact that as a general election approaches , excitement builds up even in the most hopeless fight . |
| 5 | But do you really think he 's up there with THE best ? |
| 6 | Neil 's ‘ Nowhere ’ Crazy Horse , ‘ Another Planet ’ Only Ones , the Television of ‘ Marquee Moon ’ — this record 's up there with the very finest of ragged glories . |