How to Use on high in a Sentence

on high

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  • Why should the Chiefs be on high alert?
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Now his instincts were on high alert.
    Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Always keep an eye on high-fat nuts.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Keep those windows shut on high-pollen-count days.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Blend on high until very smooth, about 1 minute.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Boil them on high for about 12 minutes.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In a clean bowl with clean whisks, beat egg whites on high speed until foamy.
    Sarah Carey, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Cook on high for 1 1/2 hours or on low for 3 hours.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The event has put other countries on high alert.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Allow to air dry or put them in the dryer on high heat.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Transfer the balls to a dryer on high heat to firm up the fibers.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
  • It’s paid for through the 4% surtax on high earners.
    State House News Service, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Everyone is on high alert at the Ridge.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Microwave corn on high for 5 minutes.
    Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Use a broom or stiff brush and focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
  • That should put state and local officials on high alert.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
  • For years now, Netflix has been upping the ante on high-tech change.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Tech giants can move quickly on high-risk, high-reward projects.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Still, investors remain on high alert for downside risks.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Despite their clear love of naps, these dogs are always on high alert and ready to take action.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Beat with a mixer on high until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Soham's father, like many neighbors, is on high alert.
    Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Sport is emotional, tribal, built on high stakes.
    Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Across the region, governments are on high alert.
    Dake Kang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Seal the appliance and pressure cook on high for 1 minute.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Attach the shredding disk blade to your food processor and set it on high speed.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Prior to the surprise performance, some fans knew to be on high alert.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Add 8 large eggs and blend on high speed until chives are mostly puréed and mixture is green.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026

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