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high-ranking

ADJECTIVE
exalted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eminent highest-ranking
WEAK
astral august dignified elevated exaggerated excessive first grand high high-minded highest honorable honored ideal illustrious immodest imposing inflated intellectual leading lofty magnificent noble number

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What inspired you to go from this relatively behind-the-scenes, former high-ranking legislative aide to a Democratic candidate for state senate in your home district?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Under US law, the president, vice-president and most other high-ranking members of the executive branch cannot directly or indirectly ask the IRS to terminate an investigation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

A high-ranking police official who worked with Harfuch and asked not to be named said a run for the presidency would be a loss for the security community.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

A banquet for the victors that only the most high-ranking people were invited to.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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