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upright

[uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt] / ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt /




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A car crash early Sunday morning left a bizarre scene, with the silver vehicle standing nearly upright after flipping onto the front steps of a home in Wilmington, video from the scene showed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, scientists have a new clue as to why: Research links right-hand bias with evolutionary brain development and upright walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

We head for seats near Ray, Boo scuffing along in the giant boots, me holding her hand to keep her upright.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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