high performance

adjective

: better, faster, or more efficient than others
high performance cars/airplanes/boats
high performance running shoes

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While Nautor’s Swan was fast becoming established as one of the fastest and most seaworthy brands in yachting, the YCCS was equally ambitious in its bit to drive yachting excellence and high performance at the top level of the sport. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Of course, that means little when even Coker’s career-high performance was not enough for the Panthers’ faltering defense, which gave up a franchise record 59 points. Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 The data demonstrates that anxious workforces tend to overcompensate with high performance before quitting, rebelling or failing. Stacey Zolt Hara, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 By identifying and optimizing the invisible systems beneath the waterline, leadership can construct an organization where high performance becomes an effortless, natural output rather than an endless administrative struggle. Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high performance

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“High performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20performance. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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