upward

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“The 6-month median return implies the S&P 500 could reach 7,400,” says Lee, referring to that 9.2% historical upward move.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The Irish Rugby Football Union confirmed 35 centralised contracts for their sevens and XVs stars, with the hope of maintaining their upward trajectory.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Core inflation—which excludes the more volatile food and energy prices and is considered a better determinant of long-run trends—is expected to be more muted for March, though still exhibiting some upward momentum.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

To hazard a generalization, the archetypal American novel in the 20th century was a story of upward mobility, whereas the novel in Europe was one of decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Kwame. Autumn. How about you tell me what the upward world has been like since I left it?”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer