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echelon

[esh-uh-lon] / ˈɛʃ əˌlɒn /


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“It’s essentially the upper echelon of El Niño events,” said Jonathan O’Brien, meteorologist with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The goal now, Rolapp said, is to create an upper echelon by doubling the number of signature events, which will feature a consistent format: around 120 players and a cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Newsom is eventually taken under Getty’s wing, where he’s introduced into a new echelon of society and politics.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

“Brat” catapulted Charli to a new echelon, dominating every sector of culture from music to memes to politics.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

He read broadly in philosophy, science, art, and religion and was known throughout Chicago’s upper echelon for his ability to converse on almost any subject and to do so with great wit.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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