upper
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Here, “fame” doesn’t merely suggest flashy movie-star celebrity; it’s a status you can attain in any industry, so long as you climb to its upper ranks.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
When SpaceX went public, it did so at a more than $1.7 trillion valuation, putting it firmly in the upper echelon of companies by market capitalization.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Stand tall on one leg and gently lean your upper body to one side while maintaining your balance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But even within confederations, there is disagreement and it makes it very difficult to predict whether Infantino or his opponents have the upper hand in this battle.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
NOTE: In some woodwinds, such as the clarinet , the upper "octave" may actually be the third harmonic rather than the second, which complicates the fingering patterns of these instruments.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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