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.
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What’s stayed the same for the KC Current Despite all of the above, plenty has actually stayed the same for the Current.
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The shoes are black Converse high-tops, identical to those worn by series star Zendaya in the above photograph.
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Instead, follow the above steps, then use the air purifier to control the buildup of new dust.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
What’s stayed the same for the KC Current Despite all of the above, plenty has actually stayed the same for the Current.
—Pj Green
april 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
The shoes are black Converse high-tops, identical to those worn by series star Zendaya in the above photograph.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead, follow the above steps, then use the air purifier to control the buildup of new dust.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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