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
The high-impact performances have trickled down the roster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
In settings where innovation is uncertain, long-term and difficult to evaluate, financial pressure to deliver quicker results can similarly shift effort away from more exploratory, high-impact ideas.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“Running is a high-impact sport by definition, and there are injuries that happen. That being said, we are still improving the product.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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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