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ride high

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  1. Enjoy success, as in He's been riding high ever since they made him vice-president. The high here alludes to both elevated and elated status. [First half of 1800s]


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As stocks ride high and the bull market turns four years old, equities not only have eclipsed housing as the most valuable U.S. household asset, but the gap between the two has kept growing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Hogan kept fighting as his fame continued to ride high even as the years marched on - pictured taking on fellow veteran Ric Flair in 2009.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025

“Discipline, discipline, discipline is going to get you a lot farther down the path when emotions ride high and you most want to make those decisions” that deviate from the plan.

From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2016

In Sorkin’s early sitcom, Sports Night, TV journalists ride high on crackerjack repartee and stories of mythic athleticism.

From Inc ● Jan. 4, 2013

With banner flip-flapping, once more you’ll ride high!

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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