upright
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One of the exhibition's most striking exhibits is Winifred Atwell's battle-scarred upright piano.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
They showed the utility poles in the background were all standing upright, lines still strung between them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It opens with rumbling drums, a wandering upright bass, and an atmospheric synthesizer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
However, their ability to remain upright for long periods appears to have been limited to younger individuals.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
A mouse stood there: tall, gray, gaunt, very upright.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing upright
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