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upper

[uhp-er] / ˈʌp ər /




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For many people, the solution has been brachioplasty, the surgical procedure that cuts away excess flesh and tapers upper limbs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

These naturally occurring particles have been striking Earth's upper atmosphere and other astronomical objects at immense energies without producing dangerous effects.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

"One of the joys of my character was how strong and feisty she is: she had the upper hand over the men, for the most part," she told the Guardian, external in 2018.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"China still has the upper hand" going into next week's talks, said Wang of Eurasia Group.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

The upper corridor of the Mutton is pitch-black, silent.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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