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hierarchy

[hahy-uh-rahr-kee, hahy-rahr-] / ˈhaɪ əˌrɑr ki, ˈhaɪ rɑr- /


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My favorite one features Trump backstage, flanked by both Hogan and Andre the Giant, holding aloft the Winged Eagle belt, still one of the most iconic titles in the American pro-wrestling hierarchy.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Technical director Matt Jackson said last month that the club's hierarchy was aligned in supporting Edwards as they looked to rebuild the squad.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government and the Catholic Church in Spain signed an agreement in March to compensate victims, after years of reticence and opacity from the Church hierarchy.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2007 he was appointed Chile boss, with the national team's hierarchy allowing Bielsa to do whatever was required to revolutionise the team.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The perks that came with friends high up in the Communist Party hierarchy never materialized.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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