upper reaches

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The experienced Hillary Dawa Sherpa vanished on the upper reaches of the world's highest mountain early on May 30.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The upper reaches of the market also survived a crucial testing this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Starting in 2018, the research team carried out extensive field surveys in the upper reaches of the Dadu River.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

But on the Sierra Nevada’s highest peaks and passes, including the upper reaches of Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

But in the crucible of the moment, another quite plausible definition of leadership was circulating in the upper reaches of the government.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis