the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
What to Plant with Dahlias Based on the above considerations, here are some suggestions that work well as companion plants for dahlias.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Some sets include additional sets of flatware outside the above basics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Step 3 If teams remain tied after the above tiebreakers the final decider will be their most recent FIFA World Rankings.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
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