upper echelon

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The goal now, Rolapp said, is to create an upper echelon by doubling the number of signature events, which will feature a consistent format: around 120 players and a cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"The Bears' slow starts are going to come back to bite them, especially against the upper echelon teams - and the Rams are certainly one of those, " said Dragon.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

"Theirs is the upper echelon of that," added Skinner.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

That’s not always the case anymore, although in terms of luxury items in general, they are still a much more affordable foray into the consumerist upper echelon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

He read broadly in philosophy, science, art, and religion and was known throughout Chicago’s upper echelon for his ability to converse on almost any subject and to do so with great wit.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson