the high road
noun
1
chiefly US
: a morally proper way of doing something
Several local news programs reported the rumor, but the city newspaper took the high road and waited to see if anyone could confirm the story.
2
: an easy way to do something
The book claims to teach the high road to financial success.
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Despite the drama, the 23-year-old hooper chose to take the high road and focus on doing her best on the court.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
Therefore, take the high road and go with the flow.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Neither man took the high road and neither felt secure enough to let an insult pass.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2025
Lara rises to the occasion, takes the high road, and apologizes to Tzarina in their cabin.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 May 2025
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
Therefore, take the high road and go with the flow.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Neither man took the high road and neither felt secure enough to let an insult pass.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2025
Lara rises to the occasion, takes the high road, and apologizes to Tzarina in their cabin.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the high road
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“The high road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20high%20road. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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