at altitude

phrase

: at a high altitude, where the air is thin
She trained for the race at altitude.

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This is because the very cold air at altitude that’s heated and pumped into the cabin with supplemental oxygen holds almost no moisture. Cindy Dees, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 DePodesta hypothesized that playing catcher at altitude can potentially influence a hitter on offense, lending credence to the idea that his game might be more complete elsewhere. Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Why certain drinks perform better at altitude The aircraft begins changing the experience before the bottle is opened. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Then came the test of will and endurance at altitude against Mexico in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at altitude

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“At altitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20altitude. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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