higher

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"The dollar is likely to remain supported, the oil price could swing either way but at current levels the risk is for a lift higher."

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Customers have bristled at the higher upfront cost and have mentioned in online reviews that they wish the tiles had perforations for more adjustable dosing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"We are retreating from the gains we made in promoting higher education as one of our most influential and profitable forms of soft power," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Among the reasons are climate change, as higher temperatures and increased runoff are combining to increase the amount and types of carbon compounds that move from soil and land into bodies of water.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

The Daily Democrat described the audience’s initial reaction to the sounds, “the more the ghost rapped … the higher rose the spirit of mirth.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock