high

Example Sentences

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He has high standards and can be brisk in cutting off lawyers not up to snuff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A look at The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings for the Southland after the seventh week of the season:

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Axel Disasi's boot was very high and touched the shoulder of Leeds defender Pascal Struijk when he netted West Ham's 96th-minute leveller.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

That’s largely because of how high Gabriela was able to crank up the heat from the jump Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Suddenly the great prey burst upon him, galloping with their branched heads high and their huge hooves splayed, as they flowed between the beech trees like an unstoppable Fast Wet.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver