Definitions
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- adjective inferior in rank or status.
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- adjective inferior in rank or status
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Examples
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Alluding again to his longtime interest in the Kremlin, Mr. Gates said studying the Soviets taught him that when multiple generations of lower-ranking officials believe in reforms, they are much harder to undo.
Basic Training: How Gates Grew Julian E. Barnes 2011
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Those drone strikes killed dozens of lower-ranking militants and at least ten mid-and upper-level leaders within al-Qaeda or the Taliban.
The Longest War Peter L. Bergen 2011
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The IMF sent a lower-ranking official to Brussels in his place who had no latitude to deviate from the IMF's deadline.
Dithering at the Top Turned EU Crisis to Global Threat Charles Forelle 2011
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Those drone strikes killed dozens of lower-ranking militants and at least ten mid-and upper-level leaders within al-Qaeda or the Taliban.
The Longest War Peter L. Bergen 2011
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Lawmakers began turning the spotlight to lower-ranking executives, with Sen. Stabenow saying the committee is talking to back-office personnel about what happened.
CME Head Challenges Corzine's Account in MF Hearing Scott Patterson 2011
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The arrest is in connection with an alleged Internet campaign launched by lower-ranking military officers aimed at discrediting the Islamic-leaning government.
World Watch 2012
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Hor told reporters Monday that if the prosecutions were expanded to include lower-ranking Khmer Rouge officials "it could jeopardize peace and stability."
Clinton urges Cambodia to strike a balance with China John Pomfret 2010
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Many lower-ranking officials recruited by Ms. Rhee and attracted by the prospect of serious reform will feel comfortable staying on.
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Hor told reporters Monday that if the prosecutions were expanded to include lower-ranking Khmer Rouge officials "it could jeopardize peace and stability."
Clinton urges Cambodia to strike a balance with China John Pomfret 2010
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Alluding again to his longtime interest in the Kremlin, Mr. Gates said studying the Soviets taught him that when multiple generations of lower-ranking officials believe in reforms, they are much harder to undo.
Basic Training: How Gates Grew Julian E. Barnes 2011
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