high-water mark
Example Sentences
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The number shatters the previous high-water mark that was set when a group led by private-equity titan Joshua Harris bought the Washington Commanders for $6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Canada has sometimes been referred to as the "forgotten host" of this World Cup, but for the men's national team and its supporters, the performance during the tournament will be an unforgettable high-water mark.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Still, there are signs the 4.2% yearly rate of inflation in May could be the high-water mark of the latest bout of inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
For the U.S. and Mexico the goal is to get beyond the quarterfinals, the high-water mark for both countries in the modern era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Patches of orange lichen made the only bright color, and a high-water mark on the cliff walls showed that their landing site was not at all safe.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
