- a variation of highflying.
high-flying
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A jump in the yen during the summer of 2024 rattled stock markets, with the unwind of the carry trade jeopardizing high-flying U.S. tech stocks in particular.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
One thing is certain — Mets relief pitcher Jefry Yan got everyone’s attention with his high-flying, post-strikeout celebration during his MLB debut on Wednesday in Cleveland against the Guardians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
That has hammered a number of previously high-flying companies that have hit multiple records this year, particularly those in South Korea and Japan.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
However, examples like this high-flying, headline-grabbing Norway spark the question if even greater change is required.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
I spot a reflection in the sky—a high-flying 747.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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