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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While the future of the team is on an upwards trajectory, questions have been asked about O'Neill's long-term position as manager.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
And so he used “this storyline to encourage the new generation to realize that they have many more opportunities and the ability to be more impactful and move upwards socioeconomically.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Approximately 60 different versions of the song exist with an estimated of upwards or 3,600 variations.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Authorities in Lebanon said more than one million people have registered as displaced since March 2, with more than 130,000 people staying in upwards of 600 collective shelters.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
A mist salt-laden, borne upwards from the sea.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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