higher-up

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Recent Examples of higher-up Or could a relationship with a higher-up lead to mentorship and professional growth? Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025 The tray also has a second, higher-up row of cutouts to match the bottom edge of MicroATX reverse-connector boards. PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 For fans who want a higher-up experience, the Rooftop Cinema Club is holding screenings for Team USA’s first two group matches. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for higher-up
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Noun
  • Distinguished executives, including the likes of Dave Dombrowski and Andrew Friedman, have wanted no part of the Angels.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The state of Illinois does not have parameters on how cannabis money has to be allocated, but traditionally the county has used the fund on public health and safety initiatives, said Mike Theodore, a spokesman for the county executive office.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • And ordering wine even when the boss hasn’t is exactly that—showing bold initiative.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • On Thursday, photos released by state broadcaster IRIB showed the commander sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a farewell ceremony in Tehran.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Xi, who is also head of the military, presented orders promoting Zhang Shuguang and air force commander Wang Gang to generals at a ceremony Friday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Everyone else can start receiving up to $5,000, adjusted for inflation after 2027, per child annually in total contributions from families, relatives and employers.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Parents’ employers, relatives, friends, local governments and philanthropic groups can also pitch in.
    Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Gwinnett returned to Georgia after signing the Declaration and ordered a military operation that failed, driving a deeper wedge between him and McIntosh, the Georgia Militia’s top general.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • Since 2013, the organization has helped more than 25,000 people who’ve called in to file a report, director general Gabriela González García said.
    Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Led by Miles Macquarrie, the restaurant’s beverage director and winner of the 2024 Michelin Guide Exceptional Cocktails Award, the cocktail menu is extensive but intentionally curated.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Adam Hoffer is director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
    Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • San Juan High School administrators could not be reached for comment Monday.
    Reeti Malhotra July 6, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The ‘College-Enrollment Death Spiral’ and College Athletics The merger of Ursuline and Gannon stems in part from the enrollment challenges that have become a focal point of higher ed administrators across the country.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • All the spending on the national events angers one supervisor at a Florida airport.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • For this story, a Yolo County spokesperson agreed to an interview with CBS News Sacramento on the grand jury's findings and the board of supervisors' response.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026

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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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