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    echelon

    US /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/

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    UK /'eʃəlɒn/

    A1
    n.NounA level of command or responsibility
    After years of hard work, Jane now belongs to the upper echelon of the company.

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    What’s behind Israel’s announcement on opening Gaza's Rafah crossing? | DW News

    05:18What’s behind Israel’s announcement on opening Gaza's Rafah crossing? | DW News
    • And, uh, this statement, uh, basically reads, "In accordance with the ceasefire," I quote, "agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah crossing will open in the coming days," and that is the important part now, "exclusively for the exit of residents from the Gaza Strip to Egypt." And the statement says, "This is done in coordination with Egypt and also in the coordination with the European Union." Now, soon after this statement, uh, there is, uh, was the Egyptian State Information Service who quoted a high official sa basically denying, uh, this news, uh, saying that there's no agreement, uh, there's not such any coordination, uh, with Egypt.

      And, uh, this statement, uh, basically reads, "In accordance with the ceasefire," I quote, "agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah crossing will open in the coming days," and that is the important part now, "exclusively for the exit of residents from the Gaza Strip to Egypt." And the statement says, "This is done in coordination with Egypt and also in the coordination with the European Union." Now, soon after this statement, uh, there is, uh, was the Egyptian State Information Service who quoted a high official sa basically denying, uh, this news, uh, saying that there's no agreement, uh, there's not such any coordination, uh, with Egypt.

    • And this statement basically reads in accordance with the ceasefire, I quote agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah crossing will open in the coming days.

      And this statement basically reads in accordance with the ceasefire, I quote agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah crossing will open in the coming days.

    B1

    The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is

    11:41The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is
    • They would become favored by the members of the upper echelon of Egyptian society, but

      They would become favored by the members of the upper echelon of Egyptian society, but

    • of the upper echelon of Egyptian society,

      of the upper echelon of Egyptian society,

    B2

    Finding The Best Steak in LA | Food Tours | Insider Food

    23:32Finding The Best Steak in LA | Food Tours | Insider Food
    • And this is where the upper echelon, the upper class would meet and have these very elaborate, fancy meals.

      And this is where the upper echelon, the upper class would meet and have these very elaborate, fancy meals.

    • and this is where the upper echelon, the upper class, would meet and have these very elaborate, fancy meals.

      and this is where the upper echelon, the upper class, would meet and have these very elaborate, fancy meals.

    B1

    From spy to president: The rise of Vladimir Putin

    09:06From spy to president: The rise of Vladimir Putin
    • ascends to the upper echelon of the new

      ascends to the upper echelon of the new

    B1

    Israel allows more aid into Gaza amid reports of starvation | DW News

    05:34Israel allows more aid into Gaza amid reports of starvation | DW News
    • Now, we understand from all these statements from the Israeli military, there is a lot of pressure now in the political echelon to change the situation.

      Now, we understand from all these statements from the Israeli military, there is a lot of pressure now in the political echelon to change the situation.

    • Now, we understand from all these statements from the Israeli military, there is a lot of pressure now on the political echelon to change the situation.

      Now, we understand from all these statements from the Israeli military, there is a lot of pressure now on the political echelon to change the situation.

    B1

    James Wiseman is a future All-Star and might be Rookie of the Year! - Kendrick Perkins | The Jump

    06:45James Wiseman is a future All-Star and might be Rookie of the Year! - Kendrick Perkins | The Jump
    • We're talking about one of the greatest shooters in the history of the sport that they can catapult themselves into the upper echelon of the Western Conference.

      We're talking about one of the greatest shooters in the history of the sport that they can catapult themselves into the upper echelon of the Western Conference.

    • We're talking about one of the greatest shooters in the history of the sport that they can catapult themselves into the upper echelon of the Western Conference.

      We're talking about one of the greatest shooters in the history of the sport that they can catapult themselves into the upper echelon of the Western Conference.

    B1

    What is Falun Gong and Why is it Persecuted? | China Uncensored

    32:38What is Falun Gong and Why is it Persecuted? | China Uncensored
    • Now, giving this kind of unlimited power to Jiang Zemin, that didn't sound too appealing to the other six members of the Politburo Standing Committee, the highest echelon of power in China.

      Now, giving this kind of unlimited power to Jiang Zemin, that didn't sound too appealing to the other six members of the Politburo Standing Committee, the highest echelon of power in China.

    • the highest echelon of power in China.

      the highest echelon of power in China.

    B1

    Renting a Car - Interactive English Lesson

    04:10Renting a Car - Interactive English Lesson
    • I just need it to drop me off at the Shangri-La, at Echelon Place.

      I just need it to drop me off at the Shangri-La, at Echelon Place.

    • I just need it to drop me off at the Shangri-La at Echelon Place.

      I just need it to drop me off at the Shangri-La at Echelon Place.

    A2

    Iran's survival strategy against US ‘’control’ | Global News Podcast

    09:38Iran's survival strategy against US ‘’control’ | Global News Podcast
    • Obviously, targeting of the Supreme Leader and the entire upper echelon of the military gave them the impression that this is a war of a regime change.

      Obviously, targeting of the Supreme Leader and the entire upper echelon of the military gave them the impression that this is a war of a regime change.

    • Obviously, targeting of the Supreme Leader and the entire upper echelon of the military gave them the impression that this is a war of a regime change.

      Obviously, targeting of the Supreme Leader and the entire upper echelon of the military gave them the impression that this is a war of a regime change.

    B1

    Iran war: Tehran threatens retaliation after attack on gas facility | DW News

    07:54Iran war: Tehran threatens retaliation after attack on gas facility | DW News
    • And if you target the highest echelon within any given governmental regime, it means you try actually you physically already the need to be replaced.

      And if you target the highest echelon within any given governmental regime, it means you try actually you physically already the need to be replaced.

    • And if you target the highest echelon within any given government or regime, it means you try actually, you physically already the need to be replaced.

      And if you target the highest echelon within any given government or regime, it means you try actually, you physically already the need to be replaced.

    B1