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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In exchange for allowing the above-ground line, Metro and the City of Los Angeles promised tens of millions for Crenshaw to build new sidewalks, trees, parks and storefront makeovers. Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 However, Zapier also goes beyond the above, giving you the ability to create AI agents and chatbots. Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 All of the above remained too warm despite a sleepover in the reach-in cooler. David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 An elite winger Bradley Barcola would tick all of the above boxes. Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the above

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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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