high-flying
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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However, examples like this high-flying, headline-grabbing Norway spark the question if even greater change is required.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Klement and Reis aren’t the only analysts to flag that earnings expectations, especially for high-flying semiconductor companies, may have become unrealistically rosy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
U.S. stocks finished mixed Wednesday as investors cashing out bets on high-flying technology and artificial intelligence companies continued to rotate into beaten-down sectors of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The high-flying machines rely on small, powerful magnets and other key components that are widely available in China's manufacturing ecosystem and unparalleled elsewhere in terms of efficiency and variety.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
I’m watching a high-flying plane, and I send some random love to it.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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