upward

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But according to Rubner, all of this demand has been putting upward pressure on equity financing spreads.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The 62-year-old added: "We're thankful, we're hopeful and as a family, we're looking upward and forward."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But Carroll is still expecting more of the same volatility that has interrupted the market’s overall climb upward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

But Veda has zero admiration for Mildred’s rapid upward mobility, striking the pose of a blue blood who looks down on hard work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

At the same time, the whales blew air from their blowholes, and a dense layer of bubbles surged upward, forcing the robots into the tidal wave’s path.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown