the height of
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—used to say that something is an extreme example of something
It was the height of stupidity to quit the team.
Long skirts are now the height of fashion.
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During the height of the pandemic, and with immigrants facing fewer deportation threats under the Biden administration, many networks pivoted to providing people with information about vaccines and food assistance.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The stock lost about a third of its value last year, the worst return since the height of the pandemic.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
Hotel rooms in Park City can top $2,000 a night during the height of Sundance.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
During the height of the pandemic, Southern Roots demonstrated their dedication to giving back by donating over 1,000 treats to essential workers at Baptist Hospital through their Random Acts of Kindness initiative.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The stock lost about a third of its value last year, the worst return since the height of the pandemic.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
Hotel rooms in Park City can top $2,000 a night during the height of Sundance.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
During the height of the pandemic, Southern Roots demonstrated their dedication to giving back by donating over 1,000 treats to essential workers at Baptist Hospital through their Random Acts of Kindness initiative.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
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“The height of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20height%20of. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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