upstream
Example Sentences
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The full Fish Moon refers to when shad fish came upstream to spawn and Breaking Ice Moon highlights the arrival of warmer weather.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Spikes in black fly activity are often caused by scheduled water releases from upstream dams, which are necessary for the region’s water management but also create ideal breeding conditions for the pests.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
It’s “an old-fashioned land grab,” Bob Fryklund, S&P Global’s chief upstream energy strategist, said of the industry’s rush to acquire new acreage.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The analysts recommend staying invested in upstream and integrated oil stocks such as PetroChina, Cnooc and PTT Exploration & Production, but caution further aggressive positioning would be risky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Seanie added, “Why does this remind me of salmon swimming upstream to spawn and die?”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.