Examples of higher-up in a Sentence
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The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
In other words, the fate of a sixth season is in the hands of Netflix's higher-ups for now.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
In late 1995 a graphic designer told higher-ups that the bank statements were fake.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Or could a relationship with a higher-up lead to mentorship and professional growth?
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In a recent report, Zach Gelb of Audacy said Meyer spoke to Penn State higher-ups with interest in taking over as the football program's next head coach.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
One of the higher-ups felt my title Stairway to Heaven would be confused with the 1939 movie of the same name.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Conversely, a company culture that prizes 'being yourself' over social etiquette is likely to enable bad behavior, especially from higher-ups, according to Chamorro-Premuzic.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 24 Oct. 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
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
In other words, the fate of a sixth season is in the hands of Netflix's higher-ups for now.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
In late 1995 a graphic designer told higher-ups that the bank statements were fake.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Or could a relationship with a higher-up lead to mentorship and professional growth?
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In a recent report, Zach Gelb of Audacy said Meyer spoke to Penn State higher-ups with interest in taking over as the football program's next head coach.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
One of the higher-ups felt my title Stairway to Heaven would be confused with the 1939 movie of the same name.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Conversely, a company culture that prizes 'being yourself' over social etiquette is likely to enable bad behavior, especially from higher-ups, according to Chamorro-Premuzic.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 24 Oct. 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
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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher-up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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