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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The Saints also agreed to a four-year, $61 million contract with guard David Edwards (formerly of the Buffalo Bills) to further bolster their ascending offense.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Phillips should have a notable impact on Scourton, who has proven to be an ascending strong-side edge rusher.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 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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The Group of Seven finance ministers are set to discuss a possible joint release of oil reserves on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Middle East war chokes flows from the region and sends prices soaring.—
Alberto Nardelli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The constraints and supply uncertainty sent futures for Brent crude soaring 28% last week , its biggest weekly gain since April 2020.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Upturning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upturning. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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