top-ranking
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During a hearing this month, Elbridge Colby, a top-ranking Defense Department official, claimed not to recognize his own past quotes when a Democratic congressman read them aloud.
From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026
This year's choice, Smith, has spent eight years as referee -- the top-ranking position of the on-field officials -- and was previously in the more junior role of umpire.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Distressed funds are buying up bankrupt First Brands Group’s top-ranking loans after an unexpected and sharp selloff, joining the core creditor group driving the auto-parts seller’s bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
Trump has used Truth Social to announce cabinet nominees, top-ranking Trump administration officials and make statements about his proposed policies, as well as respond to criticism.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024
Domestic horses of a pack line follow the human leader as they would normally follow the top-ranking female.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
