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

That means the upper limit of U.S. oil exports is determined by the physical limitations of the nation’s ports, which have run close to their top capacity in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

Hockey was a bruising, inelegant sport played in the frozen tundra of Canada and the upper Midwest when Vachon was traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the Kings in the winter of 1971.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“Yes, Teddy seems to have enjoyed many cookies at Grace’s graduation,” Brie says, giving Dad’s upper arm a little pat on her way to sit on the couch.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison