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[hahyt] / haɪt /




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In 2008, at the height of the global financial crisis, he was appointed governor of the Bank of Canada by a conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

On the surface, they were an opposites-attract kind of duo, in pretty much every category but height — listed as 6-foot-4 and 6-5 during that showcase.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

But local authorities estimate that about 10,000 people arrived at the height of the rush.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

At the era’s height, Chaplin dominated the medium.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Diminutive height, white plumage, yellow featherless legs and feet.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

Experts say fire from burning heather can reach heights of six metres and that fire breaks need to be three times the flame height.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

You wouldn’t know it from glancing at major stock indexes or Micron’s share price, but behind closed doors, Wall Street’s anxiety about AI is reaching new heights.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

"Enter slowly and carefully, and never jump from heights."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Accurately measuring atmospheric density at these heights is therefore important for forecasting satellite motion and reducing the risk of collisions.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

“What does the sun do?” asked Brooklyn, her dislike of heights rapidly returning.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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