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above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /


PREPOSITION
more, higher in amount, degree
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And above all else, he likes them gold.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

While all of the above looks heavy for the stock market, McElligott offered a little encouragement as well.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The analysts expect TSMC’s 2Q revenue to be slightly above the midpoint of its guidance of between US$39.0 billion-US$42.0 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

As a nation, just by getting to this World Cup they are punching well above their weight, and it would be massive for them to get their first win in their third finals.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The towering trees above them swayed stiffly against the rising wind.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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