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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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In a showcase of top-level skating, there was no podium spot for France’s Adam Siao Him Fa, who had been in second after the short program but dropped to fifth overall after a fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

In Iraq, Saddam Hussein built dozens of palaces for top-level Bath party officials, Republican Guard leadership, and members of his family and inner circle.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Harrop turned professional and joined the 'Army of Champions' - the French military's sports team which supports more than 200 top-level athletes vying for the Olympics and Paralympics.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

After lengthy top-level talks over a TikTok divestiture deal, a majority-American-owned joint venture was established in January to operate the app's US business, with ByteDance retaining a stake of less than 20 percent.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 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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