high and low

adverb

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.
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All are inspired by New York dreams and memories, the stories of high and low. Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Here are some tips, high and low: Coffee places often upcharge for milk alternatives, but Starbucks recently changed its policy. Toni Sciacqua, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025 Both high and low levels of thyroid hormones can slow the hair growth cycles, causing thin, brittle hair that can shed and fall out.7 Insulin tells your body to move glucose (sugar) out of your bloodstream and into cells to create energy. Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025 Companies and states are looking high and low to find enough electricity to meet the rising demand. Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 29 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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