upwards of
adverb
variants
or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
They cost upwards of $250.
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The Federalist’s antique pieces can range from several hundred dollars for smaller objects, decorative glassware and ceramics, to upwards of $10,000 for larger furniture.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Jewelry experts priced the distinctive ring at upwards of $200,000.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The lawsuit focuses on communication and procedural issues, alleging that Jackson County did not follow the proper legal steps before raising the values by upwards of 15% per parcel.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Jewelry experts priced the distinctive ring at upwards of $200,000.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The lawsuit focuses on communication and procedural issues, alleging that Jackson County did not follow the proper legal steps before raising the values by upwards of 15% per parcel.
—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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