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high-up

[hahy-uhp] / ˈhaɪˈʌp /






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Doku's tenacious pressing has also resulted in him winning the ball back high up the pitch then scoring after turnovers in games against Chelsea and Brentford.

From BBC • May 16, 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

Off the ball, Bayern look to press man-to-man high up the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

Then a couple more, on my belly, and I heard the chatter of monkeys high up.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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