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Discover LudwigSentence The short answer is yes, the phrase "up the" is correct and usable in written English.
It's typically used as a reference to a higher position on the scale of something. For example, you might say "She has worked her way up the corporate ladder" or "He wants to move up the ranks of the company." You can also use it to reference a larger amount. For example, "The prices keep going up the longer you hold off buying".
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Add up the total.
Pull up the drawbridge!
Open up the tournament.
Cut up the rest.
Next up, the world.
"Wake up" the Sidekick.
Set up the football.
Set up the venue.
Cut up the pears.
Pick up the clothes!
Travel up the escalator.
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