at the height of

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: at the most advanced or extreme point of (something)
He was at the height of his fame when he died.

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So why did Ruess and Means split at the height of their fame? — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Lionsgate distribution vets Mike Polydoros and Will Preuss opened the doors to PaperAirplane and launched The Hangar at the height of the pandemic in October 2020 when only a handful of cinemas were open. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing important moments in Frank’s life. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 Between 30,000 and 40,000 people shop at the market on Saturdays during the summer months at the height of the season. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the height of

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“At the height of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20height%20of. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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