high profile
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Origin of high profile
First recorded in 1965–70
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High-profile markets like Los Angeles, Miami, and the Hamptons all have an oversupply of $15 million to $30 million estates.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
High-profile accidents also drew increased scrutiny on safety.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
High-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson dropped out of the case earlier this year, and has yet to publicly explain why.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
High-profile examples are on the rise: Salesforce laid off 4,000 customer support workers, saying AI now handles 50 percent of its work.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
High-profile trials in the Soviet Union were nothing more than scripted theatrics.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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