Definition of "upwards of" []

• More than; in excess of (adjective)

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• "One loyalist recalled seeing a German corporal run the gauntlet eight times through the regiment: “he had upwards of 2,000 lashes which he bore with the greatest resolution and firmness, not a single muscle of his face discomposed all the time.”"
• "Pharmaceutical companies have historically spent upwards of $13,000 per doctor per year to court physicians with ceaseless perks and incentives—like frequent flyer miles, Broadway shows, exotic trips, and free gas fill-ups—to sell drugs."
• "Substituting a steamed vegetable at lunch or dinner can save you upwards of 500 calories every time you would normally eat French fries."