upwards

/ ˈʌpwədz /

adverb

1. from a lower to a higher place, level, condition, etc
2. towards a higher level, standing, etc

Example Sentences

It opened its borders to people fleeing the war in Syria in 2011; now there are upwards of 3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, according to the UN.

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Critics have warned that Trump’s mass deportation plan could cost upwards of $300b.

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The number of goals scored per game is generally trending upwards.

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There were children and young people, from nine years old and upwards, who had lost a parent in the armed forces, brought together by the Scotty’s Little Soldiers charity.

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Analysts said the upwards movement in bond yields was an indication that the markets weren't happy about the increase in government spending.

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