as in hierarchy
a series of types of living things in which each one uses the next lower member of the series as a source of food
Sharks eat fish that are lower in the food chain. animals that are at the top of the food chain
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Jackie Dube, chief people officer at The Predictive Index, believes this trend reflects deeper workplace issues, especially among younger employees who may struggle with outdated hierarchies and lack psychological safety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
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McCullers’ usage before his injury accentuated his standing within the bullpen hierarchy.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Place the simple yet stunning arrangements in a grouping on your mantel or dining table for an easy autumn centerpiece.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Food chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food%20chain. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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