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

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

The stairwell to the upper level was just ahead of them, standing open.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack