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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With Argyle’s offense in high gear, that necessitated Heritage going for it on fourth down six times -- including four in the first half -- converting three of those, two of which led to TDs in the opening half.
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
When the hotel staff discovers a small boy hiding in one of the produce delivery trucks, Daniel and Genny shift into high gear to protect the child while trying to find out what led him to seek out the hotel as a haven.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Schulman, an optimist as well as an experienced fashion and luxury goods executive, shifted that earth-moving machine into high gear, and quickly began turning the brand’s fortunes around.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Most offenses aren’t in high gear while figuring out the quarterback situation, whether one or both end up playing most of the snaps.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
When the hotel staff discovers a small boy hiding in one of the produce delivery trucks, Daniel and Genny shift into high gear to protect the child while trying to find out what led him to seek out the hotel as a haven.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Schulman, an optimist as well as an experienced fashion and luxury goods executive, shifted that earth-moving machine into high gear, and quickly began turning the brand’s fortunes around.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Most offenses aren’t in high gear while figuring out the quarterback situation, whether one or both end up playing most of the snaps.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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