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.
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And so those two things are high on the list (when) evaluating quarterbacks.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Nations with strong economies, predictable regulatory environments and lucrative investment options consistently rank high on the list of the most desirable destinations in the world (registration required).
—Dominic Jones, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Of all the things that led Joe Biden to ruin, his son’s inexhaustible appetite for making money off of his family’s famous name has to rank high on the list.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Given his early success and do-it-all mentality, LaPorta should be high on the list of players to extend.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Nations with strong economies, predictable regulatory environments and lucrative investment options consistently rank high on the list of the most desirable destinations in the world (registration required).
—Dominic Jones, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Of all the things that led Joe Biden to ruin, his son’s inexhaustible appetite for making money off of his family’s famous name has to rank high on the list.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Given his early success and do-it-all mentality, LaPorta should be high on the list of players to extend.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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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 1 Jul. 2025.
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