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How to pronounce upward in American English
“upward” pronunciation by American speakers
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“upward” in real sentences — American speakers
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we're seeing upward, upward pressure on prices.
Federal Reserve
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We have got Upward Bound, many Upward Bound programs.
The Obama White House
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Mecklenburg, Brunswick, they're all headed upward and Iredell is headed upward.
Census Bureau
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