upon which
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He said its achievements over the past decade have included defending the country against cyber attacks, safeguarding democratic institutions and protecting "the critical infrastructure upon which daily life depends".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
“It’s the risk-free asset upon which every price of virtually every asset in the world is related to,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Disruption in the strait could cause Egypt to feel the pinch too, as the Red Sea serves as the gateway to the Suez Canal, upon which Cairo relies for crucial foreign revenue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
It was the Grateful Dead’s retreat, Robin Williams’ launchpad, and the solid ground upon which Philip K. Dick questioned reality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
His nose came almost to a point, upon which rested a pair of rimless glasses.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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