high gear
noun
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: a state of intense or maximum activity
—usually used with into or in
a project in high gear
Examples of high gear in a Sentence
She shifted the car into high gear.
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Said rumors kicked into high gear earlier this year when eagle-eyed fans noticed that Justin unfollowed his wife on Instagram.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The urgency surrounding the conversation of arts funding recently shifted into high gear as the Trump Administration announced in January the NEA would cut funding for underserved communities.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The urgency surrounding the conversation of arts funding recently shifted into high gear as the Trump Administration announced in January the NEA would cut funding for underserved communities.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Holiday festivities kick into high gear at massive Wang YMCA of Chinatown party
Along with the parade, a Culture Village in Chinatown showcased the origin story behind the Chinese zodiac, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese arts and crafts, and more.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Local authorities kick into high gear a year out, the day after the previous game ends.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high gear
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“High gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20gear. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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