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highly

[hahy-lee] / ˈhaɪ li /


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Unchecked real estate growth in Phoenix, and the appetite of California farmers for alfalfa -- a lucrative, highly water-intensive crop that feeds livestock -- are both sucking up resources.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

But since the start of their father’s second term, they have become highly active investors and advisers, also taking stakes in companies involved in tungsten mining and nuclear energy—while growing their crypto holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"During surgery, it functions as a highly sensitive imaging agent," said Professor Shi.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

That scenario isn’t highly likely, Ciliberti said, but the risk of fire starts is there.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

A preponderance of the members were Jewish, a group that had pursued the game for centuries and was highly proficient at it.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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