in high places

idiom

: in a position of power and influence
He has friends in high places.

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As Venus and Uranus harmonize, help is found in high places! Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025 People in high places always discriminate against those who are lower down. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025 And at a lightweight 1.6 pounds, this handheld vacuum is easy to use in high places, such as removing dust from high walls and curtains. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Navalny was a thorn in Putin’s side, exposing corruption in high places and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years. Anna Cooban, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in high places

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“In high places.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20places. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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