high water

Example Sentences

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Economists said May’s reading, which was in line with expectations, is likely to be the high water mark in the recent run-up in inflation from this year’s energy-price shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

San Diego County’s water agency is selling some of its water to another Southern California agency to help limit increasingly high water costs for 3.3 million people.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

In retrospect, it’s easy why pundits have pegged this conference as the high water mark for Moms for Liberty’s influence.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

Still, many neighbourhoods have been flooded, and some are now isolated from the rest of the country after roads and bridges were cut by the high water levels.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Someone comes every single Sunday, come hell or high water.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen