upright

Example Sentences

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Most of the trees around them were still upright, but their tops had been sheared off in the blast.

From Literature

To me, a Midwestern kid familiar with winter winds dragging their fangs across her face, Mary’s upright spine and sure gait set an example worth heeding.

From Salon

And Mal would have slept, he could see, upright on a mountainside.

From Literature

We head for seats near Ray, Boo scuffing along in the giant boots, me holding her hand to keep her upright.

From Literature

I flip the chair so it’s upright and sit on it to test its sturdiness.

From Literature