high-flying

British

adjective

having great ambition or ability

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How do you stop a flock of high-flying Ducks?

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The financial turmoil marks a stunning turnaround for the once high-flying digital-media upstart.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Calls with Thierry Henry, co-owner of high-flying Como in Serie A, are a regular occurrence.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

And he’d know: Niederhoffer personally blew up two high-flying funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

I spot a reflection in the sky—a high-flying 747.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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