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hierarchy

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


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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur criticised what he called a hierarchy that prioritises top actors over technicians, saying work-life balance should apply to all on the set.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The Dutchman, 47, won the Premier League title in his first campaign but was dismissed by the club's hierarchy after the Reds finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In the series’ hierarchy of importance, love comes before work, but friendship, as the Spice Girls sang, is the real prize.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Celtic hierarchy need first to decide in which direction they want to proceed - and with whom.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I said, as if I could jump right back in and assume my place in the hierarchy.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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