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high noon
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high noon
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high noon
noun
high noon
noun
Learner's definition of HIGH NOON
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noncount
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1
somewhat old-fashioned
:
exactly noon
The duel was to take place at
high noon
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2
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the time when a fight or contest will happen or be decided
We are approaching
high noon
of the election campaign.
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3
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the most important or active time of something
the
high noon
of her career
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