high-up

noun

British
: a person in an organization or government who has a lot of power and authority

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Use the sofa brush to clean upholstered furniture, the 2-in-1 brush to dust off windowsills and shelves, and the extendable tube to reach ceiling fans and other high-up areas. — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 May 2025 The ceiling is covered in gilded wood, and light pours in through high-up windows to illuminate intricate mosaics that line the nave. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025

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“High-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-up. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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