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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Currently, Dallas area travel hubs aren’t among them, but they are expected to see a surge in passengers asspring break shifts into high gear.
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Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The revitalization plan has been in discussion for years, but city leaders have recently shifted several efforts concerning the mall’s potential acquisition into high gear.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Reps around town also question whether Ellison can stick to his claim of wanting to increase the output of films specifically since production isn’t exactly in high gear at the studio since the Skydance-Paramount deal closed in August.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
His political campaign is spinning into high gear, posting videos showing him as a pious governor holding a Bible, praying and hugging pastors.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The revitalization plan has been in discussion for years, but city leaders have recently shifted several efforts concerning the mall’s potential acquisition into high gear.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Reps around town also question whether Ellison can stick to his claim of wanting to increase the output of films specifically since production isn’t exactly in high gear at the studio since the Skydance-Paramount deal closed in August.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
His political campaign is spinning into high gear, posting videos showing him as a pious governor holding a Bible, praying and hugging pastors.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
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 17 Mar. 2026.
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