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Recent Examples of high-riseThe greater Bangkok area is home to more than 17 million people, many of whom live in high-rise apartments.—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025 The project joins a remarkable number of high-rise buildings revealed for Miami in recent years, including the nearby Mercedes-Benz and Dolce & Gabbana towers, despite ongoing concerns about rising sea levels.—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025 With the flowy fabric and high-rise cut, these shorts will complement your shape while cooling you off on hot days.—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025 From polished high-rise apartments to historic homes updated for modern living, the firm’s portfolio showcases its ability to work on projects of all sizes and styles.—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-rise
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