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[hahy-lahyt] / ˈhaɪˌlaɪt /




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"It was the highlight of my career because I used to watch Pele, the master in his method. Just a wonderful, wonderful experience."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The researchers say their results highlight the importance of considering entire coastal systems when planning for climate change and protecting these valuable ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The European Central Bank’s monetary policy decision on Thursday is the week’s highlight, where a 25-basis-point interest-rate hike is fully expected to counteract inflationary impacts from higher oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While Panama is the only Central American country that qualified for the World Cup, the 35-year-old continues to receive commission requests for pieces that highlight nations like El Salvador and Guatemala.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There were events like tunnel ball and tug of war, but the real highlight was the sprints.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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