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high-ranking

ADJECTIVE
exalted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eminent highest-ranking
WEAK
astral august dignified elevated exaggerated excessive first grand high high-minded highest honorable honored ideal illustrious immodest imposing inflated intellectual leading lofty magnificent noble number

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Treason indictments against Robert E. Lee and other high-ranking Confederates were drawn up, then quietly shelved.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.

From Slate • May 18, 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

A high-ranking police officer is being investigated for allegedly perverting the course of justice in connection with legal action brought by a woman who sought video footage of her arrest.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The master and Madam moved their bedchamber to the downstairs front parlor and gave the library over to Colonel Hawkins, a high-ranking officer whose favor Lockton sought.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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