high day
noun
British
: a day when a religious festival or holiday is observed : holy day
—usually used in the phrase high days and holidays
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But the Aggies allowed three others to score 17 or more points, including a season-high day for AK Okereke (23 points).
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American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
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American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
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“High day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20day. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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