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above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /


PREPOSITION
more, higher in amount, degree
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In Mexico, where microfinance lenders have come under fire for charging effective annual interest rates above 400%, a popular lender, Consejo de Asistencia al Microemprendedor, went into liquidation last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Aramco set the official selling price for July loadings of its Arab Light crude to Asia at $9.50 above regional benchmarks, down from a premium of $15.50 a barrel in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Stepping on the snow, I stood up and looked above... It felt like I could get out from there," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Hugo Boss shares spent much of 2023 above 60 euros per share.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I glance at the clock above the change room doors.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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