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 Brussels insists that phasing out coal is key to achieving the EU's climate goals, Rome says it may be forced to use its coal-fired power stations if gas prices continue upwards.
From Barron's
The top of the Las Vegas Sphere had opened, and mortgage loan officer Danielle Renee , of Washington State, was peering upwards in awe at millions of stars.
From BBC
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
“So it is imperative for the sector to post upwards earnings revisions for the recent outperformance to continue.”
From Barron's
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.”
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