high bar
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“We are still in the very early stages of what is possible and will continue to have a high bar for investments.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Sharing a federal law enforcement officer’s personal information is generally not considered a crime without evidence of criminal intent, a historically high bar in court, according to constitutional scholars and defense attorneys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The presumption of regularity creates a high bar for those suing the government or defending themselves against it in criminal cases.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Before his fall, Langton was attempting to move into a handstand position on the high bar but lost his grip and fell head first on to the mat.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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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