high on the list
idiom
: considered to be a very good choice from among others
He is high on the list of possible candidates for the job.
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The balance between emotional intelligence and spy badassery is part of the electric charm that lands Forger this high on the list.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 31 May 2024
When Phoenix locals are asked about the places visitors should never skip, the Roosevelt Row Arts District is always high on the list.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
Those who dream of owning a vacation home or retiring in the Sunshine State should consider investing in Deerfield Beach, another town that has repeatedly scored high on the list, located along the state's pristine Atlantic coastline.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Some judicial decisions cry out for reversal, and this one is high on the list.
—Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, National Review, 22 May 2024
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 31 May 2024
When Phoenix locals are asked about the places visitors should never skip, the Roosevelt Row Arts District is always high on the list.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
Those who dream of owning a vacation home or retiring in the Sunshine State should consider investing in Deerfield Beach, another town that has repeatedly scored high on the list, located along the state's pristine Atlantic coastline.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Some judicial decisions cry out for reversal, and this one is high on the list.
—Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, National Review, 22 May 2024
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“High on the list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20on%20the%20list. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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