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Recent Examples of upwardly
In recent years, Wrexham’s historic home has struggled to keep pace with Parkinson’s upwardly mobile team.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upwardly
Adverb
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Its most explosive event was Quantrill’s Raid in August 1863, when a group of Confederate guerrillas led by William Quantrill laid waste to Lawrence and killed upward of 200 people, some of them as young as 13 years old.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The steps guide residents upward to the main floor, which sits level with the ridgeline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Late in the second quarter, Parsons again beat Sewell to get pressure on Goff, leading to an interception and allowing the Packers to go into halftime up 17-3.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mario Kart Shy Guy & P-Wing This kid-friendly Lego kit offers just enough of a challenge for ages 7 and up.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Upwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upwardly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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