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
Example Sentences
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According to their lawyers, from Leigh Day, they were denied toilet breaks and forced to work "upwards of 12 hours at a time without relieving themselves".
From BBC
An elite event like the Champions League final will involve upwards of 40 or more cameras.
From BBC
“The key question is does guidance now fully embed risk, setting the story up for upwards EPS revisions, or does risk to EPS guidance still exist,” he added.
From Barron's
This can lead to water filtering upwards above roads or into cellars and basements.
From BBC
“But the difference between Stage 3 and Stage 4 is it’s not in my lungs. It’s in my tummy area but not more upwards.”
From Los Angeles Times
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