high bar
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Countries around the world restrict information about child offenders or set a high bar for identifying them.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Foden set a high bar with his performances the year after City's Treble-winning season, registering a career-high 27 goals and 12 assists.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“It’s a really high bar for new and younger employees,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Samsung’s earnings preview didn’t clear an evidently high bar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
That’s why the jump to the regulation height high bar felt like a crazy daredevil move.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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