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upwards of

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  1. Also, upward of. More than, in excess of, as in Upwards of 30,000 spectators filled the ballpark. [c. 1600]

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Now, there are over 50 athletes earning seven-figures, with some of them making upwards of $5 million annually, according to On3’s NIL deal tracker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

It opened eight net new warehouses in the fiscal first quarter, and is targeting upwards of 30 warehouse openings annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

An elite event like the Champions League final will involve upwards of 40 or more cameras.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The small, informal team of volunteers spends upwards of 12 hours daily answering calls, matching community members to care, and onboarding the professionals.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Though they earned practically nothing, they could be worth a lot, upwards of $15,000 for a good one.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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