upper

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The rocket’s upper stage made it to orbit, achieving the flight’s main goal, though the booster wasn’t recaptured for reuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Chip maker Nvidia —the world’s largest company—is testing the upper bounds of its recent monthslong range.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Police eventually cleared the show, but Dead City had the upper hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“A sustained move toward the upper end of that band will trigger meaningful demand destruction,” Paisie said, “and could eventually force a return to the negotiating table” for the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

And it’s too embarrassing, smearing snot across my upper lip and struggling to hold my balance on one foot, while my whole family is watching.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day