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Recent Examples of upper
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
The debris had been part of the upper stage of the Space X Falcon 9 rocket that launched from Southern California on February 1 to carry Starlink satellites to orbit.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Cozy and cute with suede uppers and a faux fur lining, these boots are available in pink, black, tan, and taupe.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
So the upper left-hand corner of the screen is mostly captions of the music, and then in the upper right-hand corner is a lot of the sound effects.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
The debris had been part of the upper stage of the Space X Falcon 9 rocket that launched from Southern California on February 1 to carry Starlink satellites to orbit.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
The heavy sole and light uppers offered a great balance of comfort, breathability and structured support.
—Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Cozy and cute with suede uppers and a faux fur lining, these boots are available in pink, black, tan, and taupe.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
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Those affected included Gazprombank, through which payments for Russian gas were made.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The resolution would unlock a mega-reconciliation bill to bolster oil and gas drilling and repeal IRA programs.—
Nick Sobczyk,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Explore Kip Moore See latest videos, charts and news In preparation, Moore has taken his annual trip to rejuvenate in Maui, a place he’s found respite since 2014.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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The number of bus trips last year totaled 33.3 million, a decline of nearly 6% from 2023.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Among all acts that have topped the Hot 100 by owning the uppermost trio of spots, The Beatles have done so most frequently.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Once it is sunk in about 180 feet of water off the Gulf Coast, the uppermost part of the ship will be about 60 feet below the surface.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Diseases such as wheat blast in Asia, which is projected to reduce global wheat production by 13% until 2050, potato blight in Europe, and rugose virus in Australia have all infiltrated new regions due to warmer temperatures and fluctuating humidity.—
Valeria Kogan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors said Jose Menendez was struck five times, including in the back of the head, and Kitty Menendez crawled on the floor wounded before the brothers reloaded and fired a final, fatal blast.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the rush to build new homes after World War II, suburban developments and highways and school systems powered the post-war economic revival.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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With three Oilers hustling to get back to defend the rush after Couturier forced a neutral-zone turnover, Michkov feathered a backhand to the front of the net through a maze of sticks to Tippett, who chipped it in.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Behind the scenes, DEI staff also offer trainings to museum staff and trustees, and offer pathways for diversifying institutional workforces, which in the US have historically skewed white, both at the topmost levels and in the ranks beneath them.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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None of the topmost Western officials have mentioned Syria in their recent public comments.—
Emile Hokayem,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2023
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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