onwards and upwards

idiom

: toward a better condition or higher level
Technology has been steadily moving onwards and upwards.

Examples of onwards and upwards in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Congratulations on your wedding, onwards and upwards from here. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 Ahead, relationship experts explain why the no-contact rule is a fool-proof way to move onwards and upwards post-breakup. Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 8 May 2023 Ahead, relationship experts explain why the no-contact rule is a fool-proof way to move onwards and upwards post-breakup. Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 8 May 2023 Ensure your community focus and conversations continue to map onwards and upwards into 2023. Sheree Atcheson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 Darcey Silva is ready to move onwards and upwards! Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 Good ideas grow onwards and upwards, in an expanding tree, with each exciting new discovery becoming the boring background of the next generation. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2010

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“Onwards and upwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onwards%20and%20upwards. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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