high-ranking

adjective

: having a high rank or position
high-ranking officials

Examples of high-ranking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Identification details of the high-ranking Japanese military officials, some U.S. troops and a Saudi Arabian diplomatic delegation were also posted online. Jacob Judah, New York Times, 2 June 2024 Centuries ago, in a cathedral in Poland, high-ranking archbishops were laid to rest in elaborate crypts. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 This event is expected to draw high-ranking foreign dignitaries, although the extent of international attendance remains uncertain due to Iran’s contentious global standing. Roland Oputa, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 Local politicians can be more vulnerable to cartel pressure than governors and other high-ranking lawmakers. Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-ranking 

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“High-ranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-ranking. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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