upward
Example Sentences
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The recent upward momentum in long-dated U.S. yields appears to have slowed somewhat, although fiscal challenges persist, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The dollar’s upward march continued, while bitcoin slipped toward $83,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The spike in oil prices fanned inflation fears again and put fresh upward pressure on government bond yields to multi-year highs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Rabid bat detections can vary year-to-year, but Los Angeles County has seen a steady upward trend for more than a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
I heard my voice squeak upward, praying he didn’t notice.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
