superiors

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They would funnel information and boil down data to pithy takeaways for their superiors.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

She said the "extremely hierarchical" nature of medicine made it hard for junior staff to question their superiors.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Based on their own investigation, Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to their superiors at DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Administrators are typically deferential to their own superiors, with whom they often identify.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“You keep showing that attitude toward superiors and you’re going to have a lot of trouble around here, a lot of trouble,” he warned.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover