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upper

[uhp-er] / ˈʌp ər /




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In this case, the solar wind can knock charged particles loose from Earth's upper atmosphere.

From Science Daily

Despite this advantage, tokamak experiments have long been constrained by an upper density limit.

From Science Daily

The house is small and has a cramped staircase to the upper floor, but she pays her mortgage without difficulty and usually tacks on an extra $200 payment toward the principal, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Different tournaments playing with different balls - leading to changes in weight and pace - has been cited as a source of increased upper body injuries.

From BBC

The upper part was left plain "so that the presidential sash would stand out," recalled Trujillo.

From Barron's