high-impact
adjective
high-im·pact
ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …—
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Blended finance structures are enabling high-impact projects by sharing risk.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But Mora hasn’t given up on the possibility of retaining a high-impact player like him – over 800 total yards in a deep room of backs, the type of talent that attracts SEC programs like Auburn and Arkansas, where he’s visited already.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Running is a high-impact activity, and those with joint pain may wish to choose a lower-impact activity, such as walking or cycling.2 Treadmills can also be larger than exercise bikes and require more space in the home.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
Advancing Conservative Ideas: From publishing timely research to hosting high-impact events, NRI shapes the debates that define our time, providing thoughtful, principled responses to the most pressing challenges of the day.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But Mora hasn’t given up on the possibility of retaining a high-impact player like him – over 800 total yards in a deep room of backs, the type of talent that attracts SEC programs like Auburn and Arkansas, where he’s visited already.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Running is a high-impact activity, and those with joint pain may wish to choose a lower-impact activity, such as walking or cycling.2 Treadmills can also be larger than exercise bikes and require more space in the home.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
Advancing Conservative Ideas: From publishing timely research to hosting high-impact events, NRI shapes the debates that define our time, providing thoughtful, principled responses to the most pressing challenges of the day.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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