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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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After three grueling weeks of racing, GC teams like UAE Team Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers will likely play it safe, while opportunistic squads go hunting for one last stage win.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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This scam text industry is opportunistic and does not target users based on nay prior or relevant data.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Being too aggressive with your use of ice can damage your skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
22 July 2025
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Chantel’s aggressive, no-nonsense delivery clashed with Jackie’s passive-deflective tone, turning what could’ve been a breakthrough into yet another blow-up.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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The same dynamic plays out in boardrooms where executives protect their analytical reputation instead of building strategic influence.—
John Kania,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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These shades help the warm, woven material stand out, creating a dynamic interplay that feels fresh yet grounded.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The history of why Yahoo even got into media at all was not by being investigative journalists or on the enterprising side of news, but by being the first and best aggregator of news and being a partner to people like Fortune, by sending them traffic, sharing the revenue.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that some enterprising bartenders aren’t willing to play around with the standard Rum Runner formula and find ways to modernize this old-school favorite.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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No! Indiscriminate mass deportation of our law abiding, industrious, dutiful neighbors only recently arrived?—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Pachuca never mustered enough quality around the industrious Salomon Rondon to truly threaten Yassine Bounou, even as Al Hilal’s passivity flirted with danger.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Whether his assertive approach will carry over to the Premier League is a legitimate question.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Practice being more assertive, and don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo.—
Megan Malone,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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These are the most ambitious headphones Skullcandy has ever released.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Matthew Tostevin What To Know The Line, the most ambitious piece of Neom, was unveiled as a pair of parallel 500-meter-tall skyscrapers stretching through the desert.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Although resilience often looks like luck or good character, the ability to prevent or reduce losses from any type of risk entails careful planning and diligent efforts.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The group was not always diligent about following military directives.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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