on high

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Synonyms of on highnext
: in the sky : up above
the clouds on high
: in heaven
the gods on high

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The nation has recently enacted some of the region's most stringent technology restrictions, enforcing strict device controls in schools alongside a sweeping ban on high-risk digital platforms for those under 16. — Erin Mote, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Some complaints focused on high interest rates or an unexpected change in terms when moving from the prequalification stage to the final loan offer. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Tourists hopping between Greece's islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 In March and April, her community was hit by back-to-back storms moving so slowly that weeks of heavy rain and high winds kept residents on high alert. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on high

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