hierarchies

Example Sentences

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Susan Hilferty’s costumes usher us back to a time when hierarchies were not only visible but rigorously enforced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Could you explain how those actively reproduce class and racial hierarchies?

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The region is largely rural, where strong social hierarchies continue to influence everyday life.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Muñoz has sought to shake up Hyundai’s culture, fearing its hierarchies could shield top executives from the truth or throttle innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

He sneered at me for not knowing the hierarchies of the world.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri