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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an upward" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a direction or trend that is moving or increasing in a positive manner.
Example: "The company has seen an upward trend in sales over the past quarter."
Alternatives: "a rising" or "an increasing".
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Economists had hoped for an upward revision.
"There is definitely an upward trend.
Thar she blows, in an upward direction.
We call it an upward feedback survey.
That's when they make an upward assimilation.
Milbus acts like an upward funnel.
So much for an upward ripple effect.
That to me suggests an upward curve.
"It's nice to see an upward trajectory," Mr. Ketchum said.
But that was an upward revision from the previous estimate.
"It's definitely showing an upward trend," Ms. Martis said.
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