high-ranking
Example Sentences
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She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
It is unusual to see Buddhist monks - much less such a high-ranking figure - arrested in Sri Lanka, where they are both politically powerful and venerated by society.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“These factors allowed Israel to construct a precise target bank encompassing both field commanders and high-ranking leadership figures,” Shehadeh said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Rank-and-file reporters, producers and editors often don’t get a chance to attend the high-priced event, while high-ranking politicians, celebrities and television anchors who don’t cover the White House often do.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
This was highly unusual; we had never had such a high-ranking visitor in our lowly shed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
