upper
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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 Pittsburgh, starter prices had jumped 5%, beating the upper end of the market’s 2.6% growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Humus is the upper layer of soil rich in decomposing organic matter, where microorganisms play a major role in recycling nutrients.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
But in the crucible of the moment, another quite plausible definition of leadership was circulating in the upper reaches of the government.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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