from above

idiom

1
: from a higher place or position
It looks like a cross when viewed from above.
2
: from someone with greater power or authority
waiting for orders from above

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Looking Down On Earth From Orbit Peake vividly describes the emotional and intellectual impact of seeing our planet from above. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 Be sure to avoid looming over, approaching too quickly or reaching a hand down from above. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 Squared in with many members of his cabinet, Trump stood in the presidential box after seating, a few boos grew and were peppered with heckles shouted from above. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025 Seen from above, the frog is dark brown with slightly paler sides and fingers. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for from above

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“From above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20above. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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