hierarchical
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From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
To Trump, who has rigidly hierarchical notions of gender, that probably seems emasculating.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
He wants to shake up its hierarchical culture, expand into robots and flying cars, and build factories in the U.S. faster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
"However, there is no pressing need for immediate interim relief at this stage, given that some 300 officers and staff have already declared their involvement in Masonic and other hierarchical associations."
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Whether or not a text is organized to fit into a hierarchical outline, the tree metaphor goes only so far.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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