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[hahy] / haɪ /








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It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The set’s high degree of subtlety means it might need a couple of listens before it reveals itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The next morning, Netanyahu stood in the sunlight on the roof of the Kyria, Israel's high rise defence ministry in central Tel Aviv, to record his address.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In March, the nation’s high court heard arguments about a five-day grace period in Mississippi, with the court’s conservative majority appearing skeptical.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At last the pent-up tension exploded: Cocky burst into spasms of high hysterical laughter.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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