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Recent Examples of high-flying
The closing arguments come after more than eight weeks of testimony and more than five years after the once high-flying company began to unravel.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The Fool’s School There are many ways to invest in stocks, such as chasing high-flying stocks or pouring money into risky penny stocks.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
This was a phenomenal debut for Vikingo, who broke out high-flying moves that were insane even by AEW’s standards.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Lucy Olsen had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Villanova held high-flying Florida Gulf Coast to just seven 3-pointers — almost five below the Eagles' average, best in the country.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2023
In eight years with the high-flying Orioles, Parnham was effective, eccentric and maddeningly elusive.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2023
After a high-flying Lawrence and-1 dunk put Vanderbilt up 27-24, Michigan closed the half on a 6-0 run.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2023
Watch Cars on Disney+ Cars 2 Lightning McQueen and Mater compete in the World Grand Prix together, but things take a turn when the tow truck gets caught up in international espionage in this funny, high-flying adventure.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
Harvard’s high-flying offense entered Friday tied for third nationally at 3.9 goals per game, and had been held to under two goals just four times this season.
—Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The Fool’s School There are many ways to invest in stocks, such as chasing high-flying stocks or pouring money into risky penny stocks.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
This was a phenomenal debut for Vikingo, who broke out high-flying moves that were insane even by AEW’s standards.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Lucy Olsen had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Villanova held high-flying Florida Gulf Coast to just seven 3-pointers — almost five below the Eagles' average, best in the country.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2023
In eight years with the high-flying Orioles, Parnham was effective, eccentric and maddeningly elusive.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2023
After a high-flying Lawrence and-1 dunk put Vanderbilt up 27-24, Michigan closed the half on a 6-0 run.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2023
Watch Cars on Disney+ Cars 2 Lightning McQueen and Mater compete in the World Grand Prix together, but things take a turn when the tow truck gets caught up in international espionage in this funny, high-flying adventure.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
Harvard’s high-flying offense entered Friday tied for third nationally at 3.9 goals per game, and had been held to under two goals just four times this season.
—Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-flying
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Both Third Point and D.E. Shaw are not purely activists, but multi-strategy firms that often use activism as an opportunistic tool.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the era of people using AI to rip off Miyazaki art for cute images of themselves, A Minecraft Movie feels like someone used a generative engine to build an opportunistic non-creation of something that already existed.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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But in recent weeks, Musk dramatically lowered his taxpayer savings estimates from DOGE's government cuts, disagreed publicly with Trump's aggressive tariff policies and butted heads with multiple Trump officials, some publicly, revealing divisions within the White House over Musk's influence.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But last year, he was diagnosed with Richter’s Syndrome, another aggressive form of lymphoma, just before he was set to embark on a set of U.S. shows.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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How will 8 new coaches fare? WNBA to broadcast 4 preseason games nationally for first time as league dynamic changes What to watch in sports this week: Playoffs, Champions League semis and 151st Kentucky Derby James Boyd is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Indianapolis Colts.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is all part of their mission to make digital mindfulness and wellness accessible to as many people as possible through dynamic content and interactive experiences.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Modi’s government has targeted enterprising editors as well.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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In 1978, a few enterprising refugees, including Jao and his neighbor Danh Quach, set up shops along a downtrodden section of Bolsa Avenue dotted with salvage yards, repair shops and farmland.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2025
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These Southeast Asian canopy dwellers are also among the most industrious and organized foragers in the rainforest treetops.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Ukrainians are a good-humored, industrious and resourceful people who finally achieved independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, precipitated by the aggressive stance against communism by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 2020, he was awarded South Carolina’s top honor for assertive journalism.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brown did look more comfortable and assertive in his return from a lingering knee injury, and Mazzulla said the All-Star did not suffer any setbacks.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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Many experts say that far more ambitious objective is unlikely to be achieved without cutting major federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, which President Trump has vowed not to touch.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Growing the cinema industry in the kingdom, and creating bona fide festivals, performers and filmmakers, is all part of the ambitious Vision 2030, the kingdom’s blueprint for diversifying everything from its economy to its entertainment industry.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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This means investors need to conduct diligent research into both financial and ethical factors.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Kai seems like a sweet kid — a diligent server, a talented performer, loyal to Paula despite being tempted by her best friend, Olivia (played by Sydney Sweeney).—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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