upward

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It suggests that even in an economy with high employment, many workers run into an invisible barrier to upward mobility just when their careers are supposed to gain momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Steve Englander, head of North America strategy for Standard Chartered Bank, sees core inflation on a mild upward trend, but was not concerned about the most severe case, he said in an interview.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Their principal value is adjusted upward when prices rise.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Steve Englander, head of North America strategy for Standard Chartered Bank, sees core inflation on a mild upward trend, but was not concerned about the most severe case, he said in an interview.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

The goose opened his eyes and saw the ocean bulging upward.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown