on high

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: in the sky : up above
the clouds on high
: in heaven
the gods on high

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Richer premiums can also reduce the need to rely heavily on high-dividend stocks for income, according to Buckley. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Combine all the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute, or until smooth. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Rescuers had been on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods Wednesday. — Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026 However, Dustin Folkes, a former Marine, has mastered the art of being low-key while still on high alert. — Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on high

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