upright
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Some coral species with fast-growing branches are planted onto "coral trees" that look like old television antennas and are suspended in the water column, with floats to keep them upright.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Its engines guided the upright vehicle to the water, according to SpaceX video.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
And because it’s typically done in an upright posture, it’s accessible to those with back or joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and vertigo, as it doesn’t require hinging forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"That helps keep us upright, but it also makes walking more of an effort."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Most of the trees around them were still upright, but their tops had been sheared off in the blast.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
And when Wil Lutz’s try sailed through the uprights, the clock read 0:00—and the Giants were left in total disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
Jefferson darted to his teammates on the field as the ball missed the uprights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2024
No mistake from the out-half, splits the uprights.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2024
Ben Healy makes no mistake as his kick sails through the uprights.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
The old man’s feet in their black kid shoes braced against the uprights.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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