as in rising
to move or extend upward
at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you
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Experts say travelers planning summer trips may be able to limit the impact of rising airfares by booking earlier rather than waiting for last-minute deals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Footage in the aftermath of the strike shows flames and smoke rising from the top of the building, though no injuries were reported.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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Herson said the key to ascending the rock wall is two shallow vertical cracks running parallel up the length of the pitch.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Priyanka was also on presenting duty then, ascending the stage with Liev Schreiber to announce the winner of Best Film Editing.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Mostly sunny skies are expected on Friday, with temperatures climbing to the upper 50s in the afternoon, a few degrees above the average of 54 degrees for this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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In turn, the team has grown throughout the first half of the season, climbing to 27th in the first official NCAA RPI release and 22nd in the first KPI release.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere in Samsung’s phone business, the Galaxy S26 series has reportedly proven a success, but soaring industry-wide costs are putting pressure on the business.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz – which typically transports about 20% of the global oil supply – has halted most traffic, sending oil prices soaring and keeping them volatile.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Upturning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturning. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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