echelons

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

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

She travels in the upper echelons of Fenway High, and getting a hi from up there is good enough.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali