echelons

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Instead, he explores the wounds inflicted by fame’s piercing orbit, implying that absolution isn’t attained by climbing stardom’s echelons, but by falling just before reaching the top, hitting every last regret on the way down.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

The fate of this strait will be decided at the most senior echelons of the state.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The run here established Fritz as the de facto face of American men’s tennis and elevated him to more elite echelons in the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

He prayed for the President, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and other men in the top echelons of the Corps.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy