highest rank

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Some managing directors, the highest rank for a nonexecutive, now share small offices, a downgrade from their previous digs on Madison Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

His second title takes him a step closer to promotion to the exalted highest rank of yokozuna, a feat no European-born wrestler has ever achieved.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Serving and former service personnel had become suspicious of the supposed Rear Admiral - the third highest rank in the Royal Navy - when they saw his sword and the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

At that time, the Boy Scouts of America said that girls would be able to earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

Of the sculptors, Canova, of course, holds by far the highest rank; many of his works are certainly very beautifully designed and executed.

From The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) by Knowles, John