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upshot

[uhp-shot] / ˈʌpˌʃɒt /


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The upshot is a battery that’s cheaper, quieter, and safer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He said the upshot seemed to be "that noise policies are not worth the paper they are written on".

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

The upshot: A typical food shop that cost £100 in 2020 costs around £140 today, or $188.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

The upshot is that longevity, i.e. not only living longer but being healthy for longer, could be big business for healthcare companies.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

But out of respect for his father and grandfather I let things go, and the upshot was that the insolent trash took what I most loved in the whole world.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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