high ground

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Recent Examples of high ground On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 During — Stay alert using a NOAA Weather Radio, get to high ground, follow evacuation orders and avoid floodwaters. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Both sides suffered heavy losses, but the outnumbered Union forces held onto high ground. Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high ground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high ground
Noun
  • Sunday was their highest-scoring opening frame of the season, and their 29-15 lead was their best opening advantage since a 25-10 lead against the Sparks on June 15.
    Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When jobs change quickly, the ability to learn, adjust, and respond gives you an advantage.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand.
    Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • The first one will give one team an upper hand, but obviously can’t dictate the entire series.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026

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“High ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20ground. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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