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Will the players continue to share the patience that Davidson, coach Jeff Blashill and the rest of the Hawks higher-ups have?
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hours after The Athletic reported that players had gone to higher-ups about the idea, it was revealed that an alternate jersey had in fact been approved prior.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday’s news that the players have pitched wearing alternate road jerseys to the team’s higher-ups is just another example of the Yankees considering bucking tradition for modernity, player preference and, of course, revenue.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
In other words, the fate of a sixth season is in the hands of Netflix's higher-ups for now.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
In late 1995 a graphic designer told higher-ups that the bank statements were fake.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Or could a relationship with a higher-up lead to mentorship and professional growth?
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In a recent report, Zach Gelb of Audacy said Meyer spoke to Penn State higher-ups with interest in taking over as the football program's next head coach.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hours after The Athletic reported that players had gone to higher-ups about the idea, it was revealed that an alternate jersey had in fact been approved prior.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday’s news that the players have pitched wearing alternate road jerseys to the team’s higher-ups is just another example of the Yankees considering bucking tradition for modernity, player preference and, of course, revenue.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
In other words, the fate of a sixth season is in the hands of Netflix's higher-ups for now.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2025
In late 1995 a graphic designer told higher-ups that the bank statements were fake.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Or could a relationship with a higher-up lead to mentorship and professional growth?
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
In a recent report, Zach Gelb of Audacy said Meyer spoke to Penn State higher-ups with interest in taking over as the football program's next head coach.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher-up. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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