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highly

[hahy-lee] / ˈhaɪ li /


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Cobbled together in the aftermath of 9/11, the agency has 7,100 armed, highly trained agents and another 800 criminal analysts, as well as access to troves of confidential data about hundreds of millions of Americans.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

When Manchester City paid £12.5m to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City last month, they were not alone in wanting one of English football's most highly rated teenagers.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

"We have decided to provide free online coaching for various competitive examinations for our youth. We have the digital public infrastructure, and we have highly talented teachers and educators," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

But what’s happening aboard the Lincoln is also highly unusual.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

That an eight- or nine-year-old boy had the power of concentration to get through them was highly unusual.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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