upper

Example Sentences

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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

Police eventually cleared the show, but Dead City had the upper hand.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

We collect our Phanatic bobbleheads as we enter the stadium, and then we head to the upper deck, where our seats are.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison