zenith

Example Sentences

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It did so for the same reason Britain championed free trade when it was at its zenith of industrial power in the 19th century: It knew it was going to win.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Hockey is irresistible theater, and Olympic hockey is its zenith expression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The James-Curry rivalry reached its zenith from 2015-2018, when their teams met in the NBA Finals four consecutive years.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

When Congress and the president act in concert, the president’s power is at its zenith.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2025

He knew that a few hours from now, with the sun at its zenith, the heat would be so great that he would not be able to lead his flock across the fields.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho