hierarchy
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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur criticised what he called a hierarchy that prioritises top actors over technicians, saying work-life balance should apply to all on the set.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The club's hierarchy recognise they did not have enough experience or players who understood the club's culture.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
You don’t think about where you fall into that hierarchy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The Celtic hierarchy need first to decide in which direction they want to proceed - and with whom.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
It’s good to know that something is cheaper than my time, or that in the hierarchy of the company’s values I rank above Windex.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
Vocabulary lists containing hierarchy
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