most senior
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He also removed Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to hold that most senior position in U.S.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
She became the first female member on the Nigerian board of oil and gas giant Shell in 2006, and four years later was appointed oil minister, the country's second most senior politician.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
He helped several senior Justice Department officials get their jobs, including Trent McCotter, one of the agency’s most senior officials, according to some of the people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Its top player is Liverpool defender Andy Robertson but its oldest is goalkeeper Craig Gordon, at 43 the most senior player in the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
A dispute arose as to which of Dalindyebo’s three most senior sons from other mothers — Jongintaba, Dabulamanzi, and Melithafa — should be selected to succeed him.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
