as in everywhere
in every place or in all places
I've been looking high and low for my glasses
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Recent Examples of high and low
The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
While defeating the two measures has relieved many property owners in South Hadley, budget shortfalls due to dwindling state aid and fading federal pandemic-era funds are causing local governments to search high and low for new sources of funding.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Shortly thereafter, gaps between high and low performers began to grow at the national level, which many education scholars attribute both to the introduction of screens and the loosening of accountability.
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Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
The unit offers high and low toothbrush settings as well as quiet operation, and features 10 water flosser pressure settings.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
While defeating the two measures has relieved many property owners in South Hadley, budget shortfalls due to dwindling state aid and fading federal pandemic-era funds are causing local governments to search high and low for new sources of funding.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Shortly thereafter, gaps between high and low performers began to grow at the national level, which many education scholars attribute both to the introduction of screens and the loosening of accountability.
—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
The unit offers high and low toothbrush settings as well as quiet operation, and features 10 water flosser pressure settings.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high and low
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
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Advertisement The economic fallout has been felt far and wide.
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Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide.
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