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upper

[uhp-er] / ˈʌp ər /




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The survey begat headlines in the media, especially in finance-oriented publications like Fortune and Barron’s, that figuratively wrung their hands over the travails of the upper crust.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

There is also a playground and custom trampoline, while the upper lawn has previously been transformed into a temporary ice-skating rink.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

In contrast, the upper layers, where most of the animal remains were discovered, contained materials that had become mixed together.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

He wrote that Diane "came from a background which was rather upper working class" and that she had the "smart white socks of the daughter of the Labour aristocracy".

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Gia ambled down the great iron steps connecting the upper decks of the air-trolley platforms to the streets below.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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