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upright

[uhp-rahyt, uhp-rahyt] / ˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt /




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She helps them recognize developmental moments, such as when a child turns a book upright on their own upon realizing it’s upside down, signaling letter recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"To safely dispose of the product: handle the cans as little as possible, place them carefully, upright, in a sealed bag and dispose of them with your household waste," the notice said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The third-generation Starship spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being out of commission.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The findings suggest that the combination of upright walking and larger brains may explain why humans developed such an unusually strong preference for the right hand.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Women were sobbing and many fainted, although in the tight-wedged crowd they remained upright.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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