How to Use upwards of in a Sentence

upwards of

adverb
Definition of upwards ofnext
  • There are upwards of 1,000 places to taste wine in the Bay Area — and counting.
    — Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Now, a piece from his beloved lake scene is on sale for upwards of $8,900.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
  • At the end of the year, once the layoffs had commenced, upwards of 3,300 staffers a month were on such a plan.
    — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • He was believed to have a net worth of upwards of $30 billion at his peak.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023
  • In the end, the McDermitt caldera area has clays that are upwards of 5 to 12 weight percent lithium!
    — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
  • These meals will store for upwards of five years in cool conditions.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Nursing tanks can range in price from under $30 to upwards of $70, depending on the fit and purpose of the shirt.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Though small in stature, these hefty creatures can grow upwards of three feet long and weigh up to 85 pounds—like a medium-sized dog.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
  • There are also surcharges, which can be upwards of 50%.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The process of waxing a boat can take upwards of a half-day depending on the type of wax, so finding a wax that will last is worth it.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Reports say the soccer star’s deal was worth upwards of $150 million.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 19 July 2023
  • In the pouring rain, upwards of 100 people marched outside of Warner Bros.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2023
  • Some greenhouse kits can take upwards of eight hours to assemble.
    — Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
  • While some airlines have just one aircraft type, others have upwards of ten.
    — Bobby Laurie, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2024
  • It is expected to last upwards of ten days, according to court records.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
  • The total amount for the state is upwards of $236 million — a number that greatly exceeds the previous year.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2022
  • The material is buttery soft and has held up through what must be upwards of 100 washes.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Thunderstorms may produce dangerous wind gusts and large hail, and could bring upwards of an inch of rain.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2023
  • Encinitas charges an in-lieu fee of $20 per square foot, and Del Mar charges upwards of $32, according to an Oceanside staff report.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2022
  • While some of the best home safes can weigh upwards of 80 pounds, lightweight options can easily be lifted and stolen during a break-in.
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Wash Settings There are washing machines that have upwards of a dozen wash and rinse settings and cycles.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Crates come in many sizes to accommodate pets weighing anywhere from 4 pounds to upwards of 150 pounds.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023
  • Each piece can take upwards of three months to design and build — and Martines aims to outdo himself every season.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Since the movie made over $2.7 billion at the worldwide box office, Damon could have earned upwards of a quarter of a million dollars.
    — Byorianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 July 2023
  • Tickets to that motorsports event were rather pricey, reaching upwards of $5,000.
    — Mark Gray, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • In two days, the post went viral, receiving more than 2 million plays and upwards of 334 thousand likes on TikTok.
    — John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 14 May 2024
  • Prices start at just $27 in honor of October Prime Day, with discounts upwards of 49 percent off.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • At least 18 people were killed and upwards of 60 people injured in Lewiston, Maine, late Wednesday evening.
    — Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, The New Republic, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The victims' families have been pushing DOJ to take the company to trial and to impose fines upwards of $20 billion.
    — James Hill, ABC News, 30 June 2024
  • Wall Street’s junior bankers are working upwards of 100 hours per week, with little say in their work-life balance, as investment firms ramp up their assignment loads.
    — Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024

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