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High Point

American  

noun

  1. a city in central North Carolina.

high point British  

noun

  1. a moment or occasion of great intensity, interest, happiness, etc

    the award marked a high point in his life

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The previously unreported episode marked a high point of tension between Indian government officials, who are leading the probe into the June 12 crash, and the American experts assisting them.

From The Wall Street Journal

The words of Scotland head coach Steve Clarke, talking about what might quite literally be the high point of the Napoli midfielder's career.

From BBC

It contains much subtle humor, but the concluding set piece, with longhorns roaming the streets of Los Angeles and comedically terrifying its denizens, remains the movie’s high point.

From The Wall Street Journal

The high point for Chinese overseas investment was during 2016 and 2017, according to Dr Parks.

From BBC

The signing of the Paris accord marked a high point in global cooperation on climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal

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