from above

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: from a higher place or position

It looks like a cross when viewed from above.

: from someone with greater power or authority

waiting for orders from above

Examples of from above in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add to that the drones, sometimes small quadcopters essentially outfitted with a grenade, that drop destruction from above with little warning. —

Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024 For adventurous couples, Miami Seaplane Tours offers a unique way to see the city from above. —

Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024 Witness it all from above at Kenmore Air’s Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour or catch a breathtaking performance at the Pacific Northwest Ballet. —

Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 31 May 2024 New satellite missions backed by NASA, Google, SpaceX, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and other groups were announced this week and promise to advance early wildfire detection and help reduce fire damage by monitoring Earth from above. —

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for from above

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