high road
Example Sentences
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Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2026
The 30-year-old from Edwards, Colo., took only the high road after winning Wednesday’s slalom in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
“It was a real blessing to be here,” Howland said, “and I wanted to leave taking the high road, doing it the right way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2025
By Monday afternoon Biden was back on the high road.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2024
“You think you are taking the moral high road, but what does this all mean for the rest of your family, Quinn? What does it mean for me and your brother?”
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
