on the upside

phrase

: when the good parts or advantages are considered
On the upside, the car does have a lot of trunk space.

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Traffic can get pretty crazy during peak times, though on the upside, there’s free parking available. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 The Giants are betting on the upside of a bullpen that has already been strip-mined of talent. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 These companies tend to move two to three times faster than the metal itself—both on the upside and downside. Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade and outside linebacker Trevis Gipson quietly put their focus on the upside of the future. Mike Kaye updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the upside

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“On the upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20upside. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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