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on high

Meaning

To a high position; or up in, or to, the sky; above.
Synonyms: (obsolete) ahigh, aloft

(specifically, chiefly Christianity, literary) Up in, or to, Heaven.

(humorous) In authority, influence, or power.
According to those on high, taxes need to increase again.

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Although he was not certain that Pope would attack that day, Lee positioned 18 artillery pieces under Col. Stephen D. Lee on high ground northeast of the Brawner Farm, ideally situated to bombard the open fields in front of Jackson's position. Source: Internet

All ports of entry, including high traffic airports, remain on high alert for a possible case. Source: Internet

An approaching procession of pilgrims sings a hymn ("Glory to Thee, Creator on high"), exhorting the people to crush the spirit of anarchy in the land, take up holy icons, and go to meet the Tsar. Source: Internet

Along with the Parsons-Hillman originals "Christine's Tune" and "Sin City" were versions of the soul music classics " The Dark End of the Street " and "Do Right Woman", the latter featuring David Crosby on high harmony. Source: Internet

And how many of us remember that the evils of this life are given to us as signposts, pointing us beyond this fallen and fading world toward our homeland which is in Heaven, toward the Jerusalem which is on high? Source: Internet

Akinbiyi said that the accident, which occurred at about 2:20 pm, was caused by a tyre burst while on high speed, resulting in the bus somersaulting. Source: Internet

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