hierarchy
Example Sentences
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"A formal hierarchy still remains in Tehran, but in practice, power and authority are likely exercised in a more fragmented and diffuse manner," said Sabet.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
You don’t think about where you fall into that hierarchy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He was gone in January following the breakdown of his relationship with Chelsea's hierarchy.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
That hierarchy still involves one of the most famous names to come out of the Caribbean region: Castro.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
By 1951, Harvey had managed to scramble all the way to the top of the CIA's hierarchy, becoming the head of counterintelligence in just four years.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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