high drama

noun

: a very exciting and dramatic event or events
a moment of high drama

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Millions of viewers flock to premium television for high drama, and the World Cup has no shortage of that. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 In other words, this high drama of winners and losers follows a very, very old human narrative tradition rooted in our craving for catharsis. Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 Prior attempts to update the 2024 law have been some of the most controversial efforts in the legislature, leading to high drama at both the end of the 2025 regular session and earning a place in the governor’s call for a special session last summer. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026 This isn’t about explosions or high drama on page one. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high drama

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“High drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20drama. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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