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high table
noun
British.
- the table in the dining hall of a college, reserved for senior members of the college and distinguished guests.
high table
noun
- sometimes capitals the table, sometimes elevated, in the dining hall of a school, college, etc, at which the principal teachers, fellows, etc, sit
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of high table1
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
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On Sunday, Miller watched the selection show from a high table right next to USC’s players in the founder’s club in Galen Center.
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A panel of Arcanum instructors gazed down at her from a high table.
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Dasgupta feels that as things stand there is a chance that fossil fuel phaseouts and adaptation goals might be used as a tradeoff on the high tables of global climate diplomacy.
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For decades, it has eyed a permanent seat at the Security Council, one of the world’s most prestigious high tables.
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From leaf crisps to pudding, the foodstuff was served at the high table occupied by leaders including U.S.
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