upper

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Chip maker Nvidia —the world’s largest company—is testing the upper bounds of its recent monthslong range.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“A sustained move toward the upper end of that band will trigger meaningful demand destruction,” Paisie said, “and could eventually force a return to the negotiating table” for the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Iran is “playing hardball here because they believe that they have the upper hand,” said Ali Vaez, the Iran project director of the Crisis Group, a conflict-resolution organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"It is also the case that the current instability in the Gulf is creating inflationary pressures which mean the upper end of our 2030 forecast is now even higher."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He could continue to sleep in the birch, where, if not completely protected, he had the advantage of a high redoubt, the upper hand in case of a conflict.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig