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On the opposite end of the spectrum, Pasta|Bar, the high-wire tasting counter from chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, is closing at the end of the month.—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026 But Early, who also wrote and directed this high-wire act, couldn’t be better for a John Waters light delight that lampoons handwringing specials that used to dominate TV.—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 The high-wire Marty Supreme has made more than $173 million worldwide and counting, becoming A24’s highest-grossing movie ever both domestically and globally.—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026 Five actors will play all of the roles in a fast-paced, quick-change high-wire act.—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-wire