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above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /


PREPOSITION
more, higher in amount, degree
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The Riksbank said it expects the inflation rate to rise above its 2% target next year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

With warm natural finishes and sleek architectural details, it’s a serene escape conveniently located in a peaceful hillside pocket above the Sunset Strip.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

"Once operational, the facilities are projected to sustain more than 9,000 local jobs per year, with wages averaging 45 percent above the national median," it added.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Some existing gene therapies have list prices above $1 million for a single patient, and several cost substantially more.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

A rat popped his snowy head above a tangle of rosemary.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman


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