the above

noun

: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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The handwash sink near dry storage had all of the above, but also standing water. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Here’s a bid, though, applying the above trends — in an elimination-style scientific method — to pick the next recipient. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Use the above figures as a guide, then, to better understand which deposit amount makes the most sense both right now and over an extended period. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Of course, the answer to all of the above questions is definitely no. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the above

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