high on the list

idiom

: considered to be a very good choice from among others
He is high on the list of possible candidates for the job.

Examples of high on the list in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The name has been consistently high on the list of most-shorted stocks. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024 Get the Recipe 23 of 25 Classic Beef Pot Roast A flavorful pot roast is high on the list of all-time favorite comfort foods, and this recipe combines all the tastes and sides that make a delicious roast. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 On days off, those with cars take others out of the valley — places like Las Vegas (also known for its summer heat) or other, cooler national parks are high on the list. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2024 There’s a lot to love about summer, but sweltering heat isn’t exactly high on the list. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for high on the list 

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“High on the list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20on%20the%20list. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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