upward

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Others disagree, saying that the disinflationary effect of lower prices will outweigh any upward price pressures.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Before the global financial crisis of 2008-09, loan-to-value ratios, which measure the value of the loan and the value of the asset, were upward of 90%, with mostly under-vetted borrowers, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

As the stock climbed, short sellers’ positions were suddenly unprofitable, forcing them to buy back shares to limit their losses—adding even more upward pressure on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

UK trade with Europe had been on an upward trend before 2016.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

She set her dirty boot in his hands, and he heaved upward, and she was up atop a pure-silver youngster.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell