upwards of
adverb
variants
or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
they cost upwards of $25
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Stephen McGee, the book’s primary photographer, moved to Detroit 20 years ago and fell in love with Michigan Central to the point of taking upwards of three million photos capturing it literally and figuratively in darkness and light.
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
But diet experts are increasingly pushing for consuming higher amounts of protein: upwards of 60 to 90 grams daily.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
For upwards of $3 million, there’s also the option of scooping up a half-floor condo or a full-floor luxury penthouse at the nearby Mountain Residences, designed by architect Alonso De Garay.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Bowhead Whale The life expectancy of a bowhead whale is upwards of 200 years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
But diet experts are increasingly pushing for consuming higher amounts of protein: upwards of 60 to 90 grams daily.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
For upwards of $3 million, there’s also the option of scooping up a half-floor condo or a full-floor luxury penthouse at the nearby Mountain Residences, designed by architect Alonso De Garay.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Bowhead Whale The life expectancy of a bowhead whale is upwards of 200 years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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