high-impact
adjective
high-im·pact
ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …—
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Finally, although GenAI has been adopted by 53% of consumers worldwide, individual utility differs markedly from that of enterprises that may rely on generative AI to make critical, high-impact and regulated decisions.
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Scott Zoldi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For a moody, high-impact look, embrace the drama with rich hues like Little Greene’s Purple Brown or Lick’s Green 06.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
New York officials say the unit is a national leader that targets complex, high-impact corporate schemes, and Attorney General Letitia James vows legal action, calling the cutoff an outrageous political attack.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In an ideal world, the Leafs could still add a high-impact 2C who can handle tough minutes and allow Auston Matthews to focus more on offence, a top-four defenceman who can take pressure off old guys Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and another scoring winger and a checking centre.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Scott Zoldi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For a moody, high-impact look, embrace the drama with rich hues like Little Greene’s Purple Brown or Lick’s Green 06.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
New York officials say the unit is a national leader that targets complex, high-impact corporate schemes, and Attorney General Letitia James vows legal action, calling the cutoff an outrageous political attack.
—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In an ideal world, the Leafs could still add a high-impact 2C who can handle tough minutes and allow Auston Matthews to focus more on offence, a top-four defenceman who can take pressure off old guys Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and another scoring winger and a checking centre.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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