ring up
Example Sentences
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I used to ring up Freeman Dyson, the famed physicist, at the slightest excuse.
From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025
Cashiers typed in a long string of digits to ring up orders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
At their best, sci-fi movies can ring up massive box-office returns and gain serious awards-season traction, with the original “Avatar” and “Star Wars” just two top examples.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
But somewhere along the way, the companies realized they could ring up steep profits at the expense of patients.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024
“We’ll borrow a cell phone and ring up the rangers.”
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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