high-ranking

adjective

: having a high rank or position
high-ranking officials

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“High-ranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-ranking. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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