as in senior
of great importance or high rank
These military secrets are known only to a few high-level government officials.
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Although it’s being used by high-level athletes, Taylor said the product is for anyone who wants to track their muscle use while engaging in certain movements.
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The BoE's high-level system-wide explanatory scenario, which is expected to take between nine and 12 months, will engage with a number of private market firms.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
China may be amenable to this arrangement because Xi, who continues to purge high-level military officials, appears to not fully trust the People’s Liberation Army or its readiness to take Taiwan in the near term.
—Marvin Park, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 2025
But the success this season is further proof that Braintree is on its way to achieving that high-level objective.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The BoE's high-level system-wide explanatory scenario, which is expected to take between nine and 12 months, will engage with a number of private market firms.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
China may be amenable to this arrangement because Xi, who continues to purge high-level military officials, appears to not fully trust the People’s Liberation Army or its readiness to take Taiwan in the near term.
—Marvin Park, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 2025
But the success this season is further proof that Braintree is on its way to achieving that high-level objective.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Doha Madani Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.—
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7 Nov. 2025
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The Continental Army’s senior ranks boasted volunteer officers from as far afield as South America and Eastern Europe.—
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