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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But Thriller’s audacity, quality, and universal appeal revealed the height of Jones’ powers.
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This year’s cold spring weather wiped out his entire yield during the height of the growing season, but Little Sesame had enough chickpeas on hand.
—Robin D. Schatz, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
He was born on March 14, 1933, during the height of the Great Depression.
—Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
When going the custom route, just be sure to measure the height of your shower or bathtub area for a perfect fit.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This year’s cold spring weather wiped out his entire yield during the height of the growing season, but Little Sesame had enough chickpeas on hand.
—Robin D. Schatz, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
He was born on March 14, 1933, during the height of the Great Depression.
—Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
When going the custom route, just be sure to measure the height of your shower or bathtub area for a perfect fit.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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