high and low

adverb

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Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.
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Over the course of the night, the high and low of society endure the consequences of this dangerous and unknowable woman yearning for a past love in the guise of one of the guests, a brilliant author (Nina Hoss) who is up for the same academic position as George. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025 Very high and low waistbands are also hard to pull off—so when in doubt, opt for a mid-rise. Avery Matera, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025 But the 24-year-old has dealt with each high and low with his trademark calm and cool demeanor. Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Through every high and low, your love has carried us. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high and low

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high and low was in 1525

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20and%20low. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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