hold high

Millions of Americans—including many who have held and do hold high political office—made the choice to end their marriages.

Broadwell, a former military intelligence officer, at one point did hold high-level security clearances.

The proud distinction conferred on a man who did not hold high rank in the Church gave offence to sensitive and jealous spirits.

She knew that in the lady superintendent's absence the servants would hold high revels; there was no fear of interruption.

You now force the knife into the lemon, inserting it in the slit already made, and give it to some one to hold high in the air.

Pasha, Pacha, pash′, n. a title given to Turkish officers who are governors of provinces or hold high naval and military commands.

Satirically applied to conceited maidens who hold high opinions of themselves, that they are unequalled.