bottom up

Example Sentences

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Scientists say climate change is driving a major and potentially permanent transformation in the Arctic Ocean, disrupting the marine food chain from the bottom up.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The U.S. financial system is strongest when trust naturally flows from the bottom up.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

But when they do, expect the accomplishment to come from the bottom up.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Unlike many Brazilian stars who first shine at major domestic clubs, Raphinha had to prove himself in Europe from the bottom up.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

The audience laughed, deep down, from the bottom up and, as suddenly as Malcolm had stirred it, so, skillfully and swiftly, he deflected it.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey