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LeBron James sat straight upright at the end of the bench on an elevated seat cushion like a statue with his hands folded neatly in his lap.

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The horse now appears to be standing upright with its head protruding from the back of its saddle.

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This proved he was travelling in line with the upright bike at the point of the collision.

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McDonald yanked the plane from an upright position and tumbled over into a glide, drawing gasps that transformed into cheers.

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The train remained upright on the track and passengers were instructed to remain inside until buses arrived to take them to their destination, he said.

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