ring up
Example Sentences
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A pound of cheddar cheese and a pound of chicken wings both ring up at $3.99.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Franchisees have invested thousands of dollars in new equipment per restaurant to mix the drinks, hoping to ring up more sales while not slowing service, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
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
So are snack packs with dips, yogurt cups, canned sodas and juices, which are incredibly messy for cashiers to ring up once opened.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2023
When we get there I go inside the marbled foyer of her building and have the night door- man ring up.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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