upper
Example Sentences
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The mission will study Venus in much greater detail, examining everything from the planet's core to its upper atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
The upper stage deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites, a test SpaceX said "will provide critical data as we prepare to expand our Starlink constellation" of the company's satellite internet service.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
While James’s numbers and playoff heroics say that he is still firmly among the upper echelon of NBA stars, his new deal is paying him like a somewhat useful backup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Osterberg courted Britain's middle and upper classes for her college, deciding most elementary school girls were "absolutely unfit to be trained... their muscles have been starved from babyhood".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The British magazine Chess relaxed its stiff upper lip, calling Bobby’s effort a game of “great depth and brilliancy.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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