high bar
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“There’s still a very high bar for the Fed to even open the conversation to hike rates, and there’s also a high bar to cut rates,” Haworth said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026
Policymakers have reiterated there is a high bar to doing so due to the pain it causes for savers and bank profits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
He knows as well as anyone that this team has set a high bar with back-to-back championships.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
But with the Premier League's high bar on fouls, much of the holding is allowed.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
“On bars, we’re working on Tkatchevs. I hope I get it on the high bar soon. I feel like every time I learn a new skill, I have accomplished something.”
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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