upper chamber
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The U.K. has an upper chamber called the House of Lords, which looked a lot different in the past.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Senate passed a resolution in April banning lawmakers in the upper chamber, and their staff who are often privy to sensitive information, from betting on Kalshi and Polymarket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The legislation has stalled for lack of sufficient support in the upper chamber of Congress.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
It functions like a one way gate, keeping blood from flowing backward into the upper chamber.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Silently the lady made her way to her glowing upper chamber, there to weep for her dear lord, Odysseus, until grey-eyed Athena cast sweet sleep upon her eyes.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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