Example sentences of "[vb infin] up [prep] six [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A population of mice may yield up to six times its weight because of rapid turnover and high metabolism . |
| 2 | It brings a fleet of seven 44-seater British Aerospace aircraft to Liverpool , each of which can carry up to six tonnes of freight . |
| 3 | You can borrow up to six items at any one time and most items you borrow are due back in 28 days ( not a month ) , but some in heavy demand are due back in 14 days . |
| 4 | Most firms are divided into departments , each dealing with a particular area of the law and you will spend up to six months working in each chosen department . |
| 5 | You may submit up to six paintings , which must be executed using W&N Oil , Griffin Alkyd or Acrylic colour . |
| 6 | Of the 750 men who had originally walked out , 450 were still in Edinburgh ; of these 200 were still unemployed a week later and it was thought that full absorption would take up to six months ; in fact by early April , only 20 strikers were still without work . |
| 7 | The latter can take up to six months to complete . |
| 8 | It 's a process that can take up to six months , but all this has not deterred hundreds more refugees from attempting the hazardous journey south . |
| 9 | A jet engine can take up to six seconds to spool up . |
| 10 | Terms have been agreed with the player and his club , Rosenborg , but a work-permit could take up to six weeks . |
| 11 | According to one Whitehall source , if present trends continue , the case could take up to six years before a final decision is delivered . |
| 12 | There 's no reason why I ca n't get up to six miles again by |
| 13 | Sisyrinchium can last up to six weeks when cut , although you must keep removing dead flowers as they die so that the buds at the top will carry on opening . |
| 14 | The first one is to have your eyelashed tinted professionally at a beauty salon — this costs between £6.00-–9.00 at Glemby , takes just 15 minutes and will last up to six weeks . |
| 15 | The order could last up to six months and affects areas in the west of Oxfordshire , including Carterton , Brize Norton and surrounding villages . |