high on the list
idiom
: considered to be a very good choice from among others
He is high on the list of possible candidates for the job.
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Aspen Home to Aspen Food & Wine, one of the country’s top culinary gatherings, Aspen is high on the list of many culinary enthusiasts.
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Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Saint Olaf, who is believed to be buried near Trondheim Cathedral, is high on the list.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Cost of living is high on the list of concerns among voters, particularly among younger people.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Here are the five best small U.S. cities to live in, according to WalletHub:
Carmel, Ind.
Brookfield, Wis.
Lexington, Mass.
Fishers, Ind.
Appleton, Wis.
Which other small Wisconsin cities ranked high on the list?
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
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Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Saint Olaf, who is believed to be buried near Trondheim Cathedral, is high on the list.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Cost of living is high on the list of concerns among voters, particularly among younger people.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Here are the five best small U.S. cities to live in, according to WalletHub:
Carmel, Ind.
Brookfield, Wis.
Lexington, Mass.
Fishers, Ind.
Appleton, Wis.
Which other small Wisconsin cities ranked high on the list?
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
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“High on the list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20on%20the%20list. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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