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Gen. Zhang, as the CMC vice chairman, outranks Gen. Li, who was not in the PLA chain of command.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Its cyclic winning structure ensures that no choice uniquely outranks any other.

From Scientific American • Sep. 19, 2023

While his post as defence minister is viewed as largely diplomatic and ceremonial, Li is one of China's five state councillors, a cabinet position that outranks other ministers.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2023

“This fire is heart-rending, and its lessons are utterly profound,” said Mr. Yin, who as party secretary outranks the mayor.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

“Father doesn’t worry about which fork to use and who outranks who,” I groused.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss