upper

Example Sentences

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“He’s barely 17 and getting to the upper 90s. He’s more polished, plus he’s a lefty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

McMaster and several other creative colonels, who, at least for a little while, turned around both the Iraq War and the upper echelons of the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Sher Khan, who lives nearby, described scenes of panic as people trapped on the upper floors cried out for help.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That depth placed it well below Earth's crust and deep within the upper mantle, a location where scientists generally did not expect earthquakes to occur.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

And it’s too embarrassing, smearing snot across my upper lip and struggling to hold my balance on one foot, while my whole family is watching.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day