upward

Example Sentences

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But there’s basically no upward mobility unless someone above me leaves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Yet she’s the one who maneuvers him into a better job, where he accidentally fails upward into more responsibility thanks to his himbo charms.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Higher price expectations can lead to a cycle in which employees demand higher wages, prompting firms to raise prices and lead inflation upward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“Once stocks reach new highs after a correction, like the one in March, the upward trend can last for some time, as corrections reset sentiment which allows stocks to climb higher.”

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

A gentle current started flowing upward as a glowing haze rose from the depths.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown