upright

Example Sentences

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As the relatively sensible one, Gill, a constant companion to Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor, as in “Who,” is wonderful being astounded or upright.

From Los Angeles Times

I shoot upright, wanting to see whatever halted our conversation.

From Literature

"You need a lot of core strength to even stay upright on the ice," she says.

From BBC

But she did not have her walker and without it, she knew she could not stay upright.

From Literature

Using legs and feet, you could get yourself upright so that you looked like a real grown-up person.

From Literature