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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When to Leave Dead Annuals in the Garden If the above aren’t concerns, leaving dead annuals in your garden throughout winter is an excellent way to support local wildlife and the surrounding ecosystem. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026 Unless otherwise noted, no arrests or charges were made in either of the above shootings. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 On the above occasion in 1982, the late monarch met with Pope John Paul II at Buckingham Palace during his first visit to the United Kingdom. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026 The answer might be some combination of the above, but the Times is entering uncharted territory. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the above

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