upright
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The third-generation Starship spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being out of commission.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The findings suggest that the combination of upright walking and larger brains may explain why humans developed such an unusually strong preference for the right hand.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
He would, I hope, remain upright and stoic until the storm had passed.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
“As astonished observers have not ceased pointing out, the combination of round receptacle jutting into an upright wall unmistakably resembles a huge toilet.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
A taller girl with a flashlight kept a tight hold on her hand, keeping her upright.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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