upstream
Example Sentences
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“We remain of the view that magnet capacity will be quicker to come on vs. upstream assets,” say the analysts.
Over the past twenty years, this shelf has developed increasing fractures around a major shear zone located upstream of that pinning point.
From Science Daily
Tensions also have been growing between Iran and Afghanistan over the Helmand River, with Iranian leaders accusing their upstream neighbor of not letting enough water flow into the country.
From Los Angeles Times
Febriany Eddy, chief executive of Vale Indonesia, said the deal is unique in bringing the U.S. automaker into an upstream nickel business.
From Reuters
Louisville is near the site, but is upstream of the dam, with the nearest water intake in Henderson, according to Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet officials.
From Washington Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
