high jump

Example Sentences

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And no sooner than Duane would reply with a “That sounds like quite a high jump indeed,” Magic would have moved on to the topic of home renovations for a fox hole.

From Literature

Polischchuk was a track and field athlete who specialised in the high jump.

From BBC

But success requires more than just a high jump -- it also needs to pass through that opening.

From Science Daily

He’s also a starting guard who dunks for the basketball team and is one of the favorites to win a City high jump championship after tying for second place last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Morgan Lake, who improved her British high jump record by clearing two metres for the first time in August, safely qualified for her final with a clearance at 1.92m.

From BBC