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

His historical legacy rests not only on his mastery of parliamentary procedure, but on his deployment of the upper chamber’s prerogatives with lethal precision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

The company did not intend to recover either the booster or the upper stage, and the final splashdown was fiery but controlled, as planned.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Half a mile to the gate,” he said, covering his broken tooth with his upper lip so the wind couldn’t get at it.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith