high and low

adverb

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.
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The cyclical nature of petroleum production, with prices that cycle between high and low and many companies getting crushed in the markets, have everything to do with the interplay of supply and demand. Erik Sherman, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The concept of dualism is to inform not just clothing but the whole show concept, down to the use of lighting, in sync with the play on opposites, mix of high and low, juxtaposition of clashing attitudes and the Dadaist approach ingrained in the house’s practice by its founder. Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025 Angelina frequently wore Mac’s Folio lipstick, and while TikTokers have been searching high and low for an alternative after it was discontinued—Mac finally answered our prayers and brought it back. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, the Bears will be searching high and low for the right man to take over a team with loads of potential, but could not keep the ball rolling after starting the year 4-2. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for high and low 

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high and low was in 1525

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20and%20low. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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