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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Between 2013 and 2016, the Western Africa Ebola epidemic impacted 10 countries, killing upwards of 11,000 people out of an estimated 30,000 infections.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
ACT spokesman Juan Elizondo said getting extra time isn’t as simple as paying a neuropsychologist for an evaluation, which can cost between $2,000 and upwards of $10,000 and often isn’t covered by insurance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
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
Hill House, whatever the cause, has been unfit for human habitation for upwards of twenty years.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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