echelons

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The teens are part of Make Great Plays, a grassroots organization that gives elementary school students a chance to dream, excel and believe they belong in educational echelons that once felt out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He says he always spots contacts from the top echelons of the art, finance and real-estate worlds, but unlike intimidating rooms of yore, “it’s just a warm and inviting place,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

It shows up across the echelons of dining, from white tablecloths to vinyl booths.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Their current recruitment strategy involves players from lower echelons compared with the superstar signings that accompanied their entrance into the pro golf market.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

He knew the mechanics of being a good commander: the tricks, procedures, requirements, and occasional gymnastics one had to employ to keep morale high and the higher echelons pleased.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy