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upright

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




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Like a striker attempting to weave around defenders in the box, the brothers have had to dodge and weave to stay upright and it has meant some tough decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

First, walking upright freed the hands from locomotion, creating new pressures that favored more specialized and asymmetric hand use.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

With each step you take, coordinated contractions in your abdominal muscles help keep you stable and upright.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I stood and shook the snow out of my clothes—it was actually packed in my ears—and tipped the sled upright.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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