high place
noun
: a temple or altar used by the ancient Semites and built usually on a hill or elevation
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The dog’s injuries were consistent with a fall from a high place, and investigators deem its death is part of the incident that took Hyman’s life, said police sources.
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024
Plus, the long handle reaches high places without needing to bend or strain.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For instance, an aerial robot could fly a long distance, perch in a high place to survey the surroundings, then walk to avoid obstacles that could potentially inhibit flight.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2024
People also take spills, fall from high places and get hit in the head by heavy objects.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024
Plus, the long handle reaches high places without needing to bend or strain.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For instance, an aerial robot could fly a long distance, perch in a high place to survey the surroundings, then walk to avoid obstacles that could potentially inhibit flight.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2024
People also take spills, fall from high places and get hit in the head by heavy objects.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
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“High place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20place. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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