button up

Example Sentences

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"With the overtake mode, the driver behind can use the boost button up to I think 330km/h, where the guy in the front can only use it to 290km/h," Russell said.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“It was never particularly clear what constitutional theory undergirded the oath of office charges. I suspect the DA’s office will button up their theory and go back to the grand jury.”

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

Bratt’s team began to button up witness accounts and stress-test factual evidence against the law.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2023

“The shorts are kinda cool. But that bucket hat, that button up? That’s not fly,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2022

When the coat puffed up, she’d quickly button up the spirit inside and hurry it home to the child’s body in bed.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston