the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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In the above example, Kubo did not have the explosiveness to break away and was fouled, but Arsenal have players who can create that separation in Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri and Odegaard.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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On Wednesday, scientists described a system that seems to be neither of the above.
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The early admission ticket includes all of the above, plus an exclusive tasting hour with premium access to every whiskey brand featured as well as special access to some whiskeys that won’t be available during the general admission time.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings!
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 May 2025
On Wednesday, scientists described a system that seems to be neither of the above.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
The early admission ticket includes all of the above, plus an exclusive tasting hour with premium access to every whiskey brand featured as well as special access to some whiskeys that won’t be available during the general admission time.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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