upright
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Then in her 20s, she was working at a paper-bag factory in Springfield, Mass. At the time, paper bags were envelope-shaped and couldn’t stand upright, limiting their usefulness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
It opens with rumbling drums, a wandering upright bass, and an atmospheric synthesizer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
However, their ability to remain upright for long periods appears to have been limited to younger individuals.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
According to historical records, the shield was found buried upright in peat alongside six others – though the whereabouts of those remains unclear.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
A scream erupted from outside, so close that Clare’s fur spiked upright.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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