Examples of higher-up in a Sentence
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The central narrator panics, but at the command of their higher-ups, the team heads in anyway.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 July 2026
In a civil lawsuit against the city and the state, Los Angeles firefighters testified about a series of communication failures and questionable decisions by higher-ups that led crews to leave the area prematurely.
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Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
For fans who want a higher-up experience, the Rooftop Cinema Club is holding screenings for Team USA’s first two group matches.
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Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
While no decision is imminent, Yankees higher-ups present options for Monument Park at periodical meetings, according to the spokesperson.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
At this year's event, held at Pura Padel, Holland participated with other BERO higher-ups in a friendly tournament of padel, a racquet sport that's probably best described as a combination of squash and tennis.
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Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Will the players continue to share the patience that Davidson, coach Jeff Blashill and the rest of the Hawks higher-ups have?
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Hours after The Athletic reported that players had gone to higher-ups about the idea, it was revealed that an alternate jersey had in fact been approved prior.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday’s news that the players have pitched wearing alternate road jerseys to the team’s higher-ups is just another example of the Yankees considering bucking tradition for modernity, player preference and, of course, revenue.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 July 2026
In a civil lawsuit against the city and the state, Los Angeles firefighters testified about a series of communication failures and questionable decisions by higher-ups that led crews to leave the area prematurely.
—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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
While no decision is imminent, Yankees higher-ups present options for Monument Park at periodical meetings, according to the spokesperson.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
At this year's event, held at Pura Padel, Holland participated with other BERO higher-ups in a friendly tournament of padel, a racquet sport that's probably best described as a combination of squash and tennis.
—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Will the players continue to share the patience that Davidson, coach Jeff Blashill and the rest of the Hawks higher-ups have?
—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Hours after The Athletic reported that players had gone to higher-ups about the idea, it was revealed that an alternate jersey had in fact been approved prior.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday’s news that the players have pitched wearing alternate road jerseys to the team’s higher-ups is just another example of the Yankees considering bucking tradition for modernity, player preference and, of course, revenue.
—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher-up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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