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above

[uh-buhv] / əˈbʌv /


PREPOSITION
more, higher in amount, degree
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They confirmed for the first time that a potentially deadly whale virus, known as cetacean morbillivirus, is circulating above the Arctic Circle.

From BBC

TOKYO—Japan’s consumer inflation remained well above the central bank’s 2% target in November, providing further justification for a widely anticipated interest-rate hike later on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan’s consumer inflation remained well above the central bank’s 2% target in November, providing further justification for a widely anticipated interest-rate hike later on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the moment that is not a concern, as February is trading well above January.

From MarketWatch

If he were to enter the game's top level, Rioux would be above any of its current players in terms of height.

From BBC