high-impact
Britishadjective
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(of a plastic or other material) able to withstand great force
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(of aerobic or other exercise) placing great stress on various areas of the body
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informal having great effect
high-impact sound
Example Sentences
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Asked about the Vulcan deal being expedited, the Pentagon spokesperson said defense officials balance “lightning speed with rigorous diligence to close high-impact deals that directly strengthen America’s defense and empower our warfighters.”
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
Salesforce, for example, says it is recruiting and fast-tracking 1,000 AI-native graduates and interns this year for “hands-on, high-impact positions” in engineering, product, sales and other areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The high-impact performances have trickled down the roster.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
The team described their method in Optica, Optica Publishing Group's journal for high-impact research.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026
He opened his tub and handed out the access points, housed in gray high-impact plastic junction boxes.
From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory
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