high bar
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“It’s a really high bar for new and younger employees,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Surrounded by 50 dancers, dressed head to toe in black, the opening set a high bar that was matched by the defiant Aliens and a gripping version of Run BTS.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Just in time for the nation’s semiquincentennial, President Donald Trump has issued what might be the most bizarre order of his presidency—a high bar to cross.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
The set wrapped up with Break Stuff - the Floridians had set a high bar for the rest of the weekend's festivities.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Right after my Pak salto, I fell on a toe catch from the low bar to the high bar.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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