upper

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

From Barron's • 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

Iran is “playing hardball here because they believe that they have the upper hand,” said Ali Vaez, the Iran project director of the Crisis Group, a conflict-resolution organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s essentially the upper echelon of El Niño events,” said Jonathan O’Brien, meteorologist with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I fished the handkerchief from my pocket and tried to tie it around my upper right arm.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron