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[uhp-er] / ˈʌp ər /




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That has opened a new era for flash suppliers and given the companies leverage to charge Apple higher prices—a massive change after years where Apple had the upper hand in negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Rainfall amounts are expected to be relatively uniform throughout Los Angeles County, with mountain and foothill communities like La Cañada and Azusa getting totals toward the upper end of the range, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Some of that oxygen could then be released, potentially contributing to chemical reactions that increase the oxidation of the upper mantle, Earth's crust, and eventually the atmosphere.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

The company also raised its projection for mobility and broadband service revenue growth to be in the upper half of its prior forecast of 2.5% to 3% for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

The door Anya stepped through was on an upper level, near the ceiling.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack


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