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high-up

[hahy-uhp] / ˈhaɪˈʌp /






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Richarlison, Tel, Kolo Muani, and Gallagher would be close by, arriving to pick up any knockdowns - and Spurs, with territory and space high up the pitch, created numerous dangerous chances.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

That concession stand — high up in View Level Section 42 — was the only one out of about 160 at Angel Stadium to be flagged by Orange County health inspectors Wednesday for “rodent infestation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

He’s worried about that because his work on the Strait of Hormuz assures him that plenty of people plenty high up were aware of the risks of going to war with Iran.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

There was late drama as McGrath bombed out of his second leg, hitting a gate high up the course so hard it knocked him out of his rhythm.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

They moved the stores and tents as high up the spit as possible and waited for Wild’s party to return.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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