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[uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd] / ˈʌpˌgreɪd, ˈʌpˈgreɪd, ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd /


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The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’re going to upgrade the capacity of our nuclear fleet. And we’re going to keep encouraging this administration and others to say, ‘We’ve got to build more nuclear in this country.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The bill is seen in Whitehall as a vital upgrade of the National Security Act which was only passed three years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Wall Street expected that 2024 rollout to drive a massive iPhone upgrade cycle.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Time to upgrade? Visit your neighborhood Verizon store today!”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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