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top-level

American  
[top-lev-uhl] / ˈtɒpˈlɛv əl /

adjective

  1. at a high level.

    a top-level conference.


top-level British  

noun

  1. (modifier) of, involving, or by those on the highest level of influence or authority

    top-level talks

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Since LIV arrived, the price of staging top-level tournaments has grown massively, with most of that money flowing into players' pockets.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Typhoon Dolphin triggered a top-level alert over the weekend, prompting over 1,000 flight cancellations and tens of thousands of evacuations.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

It has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert from authorities as it approaches China's densely populated east coast.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

The last time he faced a top-level operation, he suffered a damaging knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Numerous top-level scientific leaders, including Lilienthal, Conant, and Bush, were familiar with the file.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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