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At a high position or level

high

adverb

a long distance above the ground or above a particular position

above

adjective, adverb, preposition

at a higher level than something or directly over it

top

adjective

at or on the highest part of something

uppermost

adjective

at the top, or in a higher position

aloft

adverb

high up in the air

over

adverb, preposition

in a higher position above someone or something, without touching them

high up

adjective, adverb

in a high position above the ground

elevated

adjective

at a higher level or amount than previously or than is normal

upper

adjective

near the top, or at the top, of something

topmost

adjective

highest

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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