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[hahyt] / haɪt /




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Said Tribak, who spoke to AFP shortly after leaving Ceuta at the height of the crisis, was one of them.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

At the height of her fame and success in 1981, Carpenter weighed about 80 pounds.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

The trailer driver was not injured, but he was ticketed for having a vehicle that exceeded the maximum height.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Blue Ghost will sit on top of Elytra, Firefly's orbital spacecraft, creating a 22-foot-tall system that is nearly three times the height of the spacecraft used for Blue Ghost Mission 1 in 2025.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

The walls varied in height depending on the town, but most were about 20 feet tall.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

"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

Fashion mores and advancements in global trade brought the precious commodity to new heights between 1880 and 1914, during what is known as the Great Pearl Boom.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Holland and Zendaya are taking their box office prowess to new heights after their two movies and other films currently in theaters earned roughly $430 million — the biggest collective weekend in box office history.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

From its heights, West Point looked down on smaller forts on both sides of the river.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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