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The sheer quantity of guns unleashed around the world since the 18th century boggles the mind—between 1750 and 1900, notes Mr. Crais, “upwards of half a billion” were exported from Europe and America; the world was suddenly flooded with efficient, mass-produced killing machines.

He could drive a bidding war upwards of $400 million to $500 million.

USC’s deficit grew dramatically during the final year of Folt’s tenure, mushrooming from $158 million to upwards of $200 million — an increase of more than 26%.

The New Yorker has the largest paying subscriber base—its digital subscriptions have more than doubled since 2020, to upwards of 631,000, according to figures from the Alliance for Audited Media.

Additionally, Newsom “is fast-tracking upwards of $80 million in state support ahead of funding delays triggered by the shutdown,” per the statement.