high gear
noun
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: a state of intense or maximum activity
—usually used with into or in
a project in high gear
Examples of high gear in a Sentence
She shifted the car into high gear.
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But her winning Miss Rostro, a regional beauty pageant, in 2021 is what kicked her career as an influencer into high gear.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 May 2025
However, a larger sting will be felt in June and July, just when the back-to-school shopping season goes into high gear.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Eventually, a murder puts things in high gear, and like the sisters, readers will need to ask how much is too much.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Lopez's Mother's Day celebrations serve as one last relaxing day with family before her preparations for the American Music Awards kick into high gear.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 May 2025
However, a larger sting will be felt in June and July, just when the back-to-school shopping season goes into high gear.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Eventually, a murder puts things in high gear, and like the sisters, readers will need to ask how much is too much.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Lopez's Mother's Day celebrations serve as one last relaxing day with family before her preparations for the American Music Awards kick into high gear.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for high gear
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“High gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20gear. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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