upright
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By chance, Gibson arrived early at a solicitor's office in Blyth, Northumberland, and was stunned to see the pair chatting outside, with John sitting "upright and alert" as he was being pushed along the street.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He would, I hope, remain upright and stoic until the storm had passed.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
In an era of high-speed basketball and widespread injuries, the key to winning an NBA championship is simply staying upright.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Seconds after retreating, Garcia steps out, holding the stick upright along with plastic bags filled with recyclables, asking Silva in Spanish: “Porque me quieres pegar? Dale, dale, pega me?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
She spoke more confidently now that she was upright and could breathe properly.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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