bottom up

Example Sentences

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"Planets form from the bottom up, by sticking small-scale planetesimals together. But forming a planet at the edge of the instability zone would be like trying to stick snowflakes together in a hurricane," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

The U.S. financial system is strongest when trust naturally flows from the bottom up.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Unlike many Brazilian stars who first shine at major domestic clubs, Raphinha had to prove himself in Europe from the bottom up.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

If the leaders will not lead, then it is up to the people to lead from the bottom up.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

Denna gave the remains of her apple a speculative look, then began to eat it from the bottom up.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss