high-flying
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
U.S. stocks finished mixed as investors cashing out bets on high-flying technology and artificial intelligence companies continued to rotate into beaten-down sectors of the market Wednesday, with marked gains for travel companies and home builders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
He had come late to politics, only becoming an MP in his 50s after a high-flying career in law.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The dynamic also has been showing up outside of the S&P 500: The below three major ETFs and a number of high-flying stocks have exhibited the same pattern.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
I spot a reflection in the sky—a high-flying 747.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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