high-up
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of high-up
First recorded in 1865–70; noun, adj. use of high up
Example Sentences
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Some now suspect it could have been Rocha and that since at least 2010 he may have been on a short list given to the FBI of possible Cuban spies high-up in foreign policy circles.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Raised beds can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like high-up dens.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023
Misguided, opinionated labor is dead weight; the high-up leaders know best, which is why they’ve earned the positions they have to begin with.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2023
Raskin is just one of four other nominees to occupy high-up vacancies at the Fed.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2022
Two strong rays of light entered the subterranean restaurant through high-up windows along the street.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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