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At a time when high street chains strive to be all things to all people—offering everything from coffee to tote bags alongside their core products—Buns From Home has taken a refreshingly singular approach.—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Shoppers pass along the high street in Maidstone, UK, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025 Lina Liu, owner of Pet Fang Gang, a supplier of pet merchandise like dog beds and cat litter trays, says that 40% of her business goes to the U.S., either to high street chains or traders selling via Amazon.—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2025 The versatile piece, from the high street to luxury brands, serves as a foundational item for any footwear, trending handbag, and layering option on the market.—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high street
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of high street was
before the 12th century
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