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above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /


PREPOSITION
more, higher in amount, degree
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For the second quarter, McDonald’s reported adjusted earnings of $3.38 a share, above FactSet analyst forecasts for $3.32.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

In the video above, The Wall Street Journal’s Feliz Solomon breaks down the agreement and the challenges that lie ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The complaint claims that streaming metrics have been altered to prioritize major artists and labels above smaller indie musicians.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Then as the excluded player, if you then want to pay them £1m, the extra £850,000 would actually be included in the cap as it is above the average.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

He whittled away at the rope above him.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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