high-water mark
Example Sentences
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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
Canadian trade surpluses can come and go quickly with swings in oil prices, and this reading is likely the high-water mark for now, said Robert Kavcic, senior economist at Bank of Montreal Capital Markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 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
We rescued a big floating plank and carried it up the beach above high-water mark.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
