highest rank

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Some managing directors, the highest rank for a nonexecutive, now share small offices, a downgrade from their previous digs on Madison Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

His second title takes him a step closer to promotion to the exalted highest rank of yokozuna, a feat no European-born wrestler has ever achieved.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Serving and former service personnel had become suspicious of the supposed Rear Admiral - the third highest rank in the Royal Navy - when they saw his sword and the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

At that time, the Boy Scouts of America said that girls would be able to earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

Hiku was proficient in all the feats of manly strength and skill upon which chiefs of the highest rank prided themselves.

From Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology) Collected and Translated from the Hawaiian by Westervelt, W. D. (William Drake)