the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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All of the above has to be absolutely banned along with Border Patrol enforcement near the border, arrests or breaking down people’s doors without a real judicial warrant, and dragging people away regardless of their right to stay in America.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The termination is unwarranted and excessive given the above factors.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
All of the above has to be absolutely banned along with Border Patrol enforcement near the border, arrests or breaking down people’s doors without a real judicial warrant, and dragging people away regardless of their right to stay in America.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
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