upper

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McMaster and several other creative colonels, who, at least for a little while, turned around both the Iraq War and the upper echelons of the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Typically, winds in the upper atmosphere can weaken or disperse gravity waves before they reach such heights.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

At times, Sheehan’s lower half was opening too quickly, throwing off the way his legs worked with his upper half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

All of them are battling inside my chest for the upper hand.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler