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hierarchy

noun as in order

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For some, the goal was to disclose a hierarchy of races inscribed in shapes of skulls.

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In Mali, the mercenaries’ uncoordinated, brutal raids on civilian settlements “created chaos and fear within the Malian military hierarchy,” deterring informers from collaborating and creating recruitment opportunities for jihadists, the Sentry’s report said.

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She sees style as a spectrum rather than a hierarchy of good and bad.

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It would appear the Ibrox hierarchy now have a big decision to make.

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Ola worked alone, but other cases show how sextortion in Lagos has evolved into more organised networked operations - gangs run with leaders, hierarchies and pooled resources, designed to maximise profit.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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