upward

Example Sentences

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Huawei’s technique takes a different approach: instead of building smaller, it builds upward, stacking two layers of circuitry on top of each other so signals travel shorter distances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The initiation alone doesn’t fully explain the stock’s upward momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Gates walks the group through the foundational concept that real estate can act as a hedge against inflation because of the ability to adjust short-term lease rates upward, protecting investors’ purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Steve Englander, head of North America strategy for Standard Chartered Bank, sees core inflation on a mild upward trend, but was not concerned about the most severe case, he said in an interview.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

I saw the makeup girl lining a white model’s eyes in kohl, giving them a sharp upward tilt at each end.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu