echelons
Example Sentences
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He is also the face of a growing media empire, which is what a comedian must become to hold sway in the upper echelons of new media fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The first men's wildcard to reach the last four at Wimbledon for 25 years, he will look to push on in 2027 after establishing himself in the upper echelons of the game.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Worldwide, the number of equine clones born a year pales in comparison to traditionally-bred horses, but those clones—and their offspring—are starting to emerge in the top echelons of different equestrian disciplines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
McMaster and several other creative colonels, who, at least for a little while, turned around both the Iraq War and the upper echelons of the U.S.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
She travels in the upper echelons of Fenway High, and getting a hi from up there is good enough.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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