top-ranking
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The WHO tries to keep tabs on these things, listing things like bird flu, Ebola, Nipah, Lassa and yes, hantavirus, as top-ranking threats to global health.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Rep. Robert Garcia, the top-ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, agreed with the first lady that there should be a public hearing in Congress.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
During a hearing this month, Elbridge Colby, a top-ranking Defense Department official, claimed not to recognize his own past quotes when a Democratic congressman read them aloud.
From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026
This year's choice, Smith, has spent eight years as referee -- the top-ranking position of the on-field officials -- and was previously in the more junior role of umpire.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Every spring, the official Warcross Championships kick off with a huge ceremony, and two teams of top-ranking players compete in an all-stars opening round of Warcross.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
