upwards
Britishadverb
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from a lower to a higher place, level, condition, etc
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towards a higher level, standing, etc
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The company gave other targets as well, including a projection for upwards of $30 billion in free cash flow during the fiscal year that ends in May 2029.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
The shortage of homes in the state is estimated to range anywhere from 840,000 to upwards of 3 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Already trending upwards over the past two campaigns, there has been a genuine goals boom in this year's competition.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Surcharges are "upwards of $6,500 per container" of goods from suppliers, Rende said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
By this time she seemed to the watchers to be rapidly diminishing in size as she forged upwards.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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