high and low

adverb

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.
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Your brain evolved to weave the high and low roads together in harmony. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Speaking of tech-savvy, Watts wanted to embrace both high and low tech, from The Volume to puppetry to stop-motion to models to a matte painting (under the VFX supervision of John Knoll, executive creative director of Lucasfilm). Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024 The interior of the beanie features alternating high and low loft stripes for a mix of insulation and breathability, effectively venting heat during high-output efforts. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels. Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high and low 

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high and low was in 1525

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20and%20low. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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