upper

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Instead, she and her cofounder, Louisa Pierce, replaced the material with more durable hardwood flooring throughout the upper level.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts warned about this scenario when Sasaki’s fastball had only reached an upper limit of 99.5 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

This molecule forms in Saturn's upper atmosphere and serves as a natural indicator of temperature.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

After hitting boundaries off seven balls in succession, he had one delivery to break Chris Gayle's record for the fastest IPL century but was caught at deep third attempting an upper cut.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He took out his handkerchief and blotted furiously at his upper lip, his freckles standing out like specks of dirt against his reddening complexion.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros