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Recent Examples of high-octaneAs more parents seek alternatives to the high-octane programming that dominates children's entertainment, Diwa's decision to revisit the gentler aesthetics of vintage anime appears to have offered not only a nostalgic reprieve for adults, but also a regulatory tool for young viewers.—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Lincolnshire Marriott Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary season with a high-octane trip back to the 1980s.—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 The Kansas City Royals are prepared for a high-octane 2025 MLB Draft.—Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 As Father's Day approaches on June 15, Austin is gearing up to celebrate dads with an array of events, from high-octane experiences to relaxing musical performances and competitive sports.—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Gutierrez Ana Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-octane
Eventually, every artist runs out of mountains to climb, or—at the very least—needs a little help finding the high-test 92-octane fuel that can successfully power the creative engine that idles in their brain.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2024
Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.
Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted.
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Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
The seemingly unmixed demo made many social media users speculate whether the song was AI-generated before noted hip-hop commentator DJ Akademiks eventually played it — noticeably with some tweaks, like the omission of a line about P. Diddy and a different beat — on his livestream.
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