the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.
Contact any of the above for more information.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
That is, people who have spent a substantial amount of time studying it, publishing research on it, teaching on it, or all of the above—for instance, pediatrician Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on vaccines and nutrition scientist.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Oct. 2025
Some of the above may have happened without Flagg, but his presence made making this particular preseason game a bigger event than a typical exhibition NBA game.
—Mac Engel
october 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Expect Williams to top the above number for the fourth time in five games.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
That is, people who have spent a substantial amount of time studying it, publishing research on it, teaching on it, or all of the above—for instance, pediatrician Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on vaccines and nutrition scientist.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Oct. 2025
Some of the above may have happened without Flagg, but his presence made making this particular preseason game a bigger event than a typical exhibition NBA game.
—Mac Engel
october 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Expect Williams to top the above number for the fourth time in five games.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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