upper

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Pack up the car and get ready for temperatures in the upper 80s this coming weekend in Clovis and Fresno, where CIF state championships will be held in track and field and boys’ volleyball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In “push-pull,” that meant a bright red popping out in the upper left makes the duller color in the lower right seem to recede even further.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Leaving parts of your upper body exposed means the sun is directly on your skin, which increases the risk of sunburn.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

After the Super Heavy booster separated from the upper stage as expected, Huot said on the livestream that the booster failed to complete its so-called boost-back burn.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Once Wielaf was panting and wincing on the floor of the upper level, Anya gathered up her bones and lifted him to standing.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack