The phrase "anyone in the upper" is not complete and lacks context, making it difficult to determine its correctness in written English.
It could be used in contexts discussing a specific group or category, such as "anyone in the upper management" or "anyone in the upper class."
Example: "Anyone in the upper echelons of the company should be aware of the new policy changes."
Alternatives: "anyone in the higher ranks" or "anyone in the upper tier."
How many New Yorkers can name anyone in the upper echelons of local government, other than maybe the highly publicized men in charge of the police and the parks?
As she waits for her chance to reach her first grand slam final here on Saturday, the 22-year-old Romanian can reflect on a remarkable march through the rankings from No 57, when she went out in the first round at Roland Garros 12 months ago, to No 4 – progress unmatched by anyone in the upper reaches of the game.
As she waits for her chance to reach her first grand slam final here on Saturday, the 22-year-old Romanian can reflect on a remarkable march through the rankings from No 57, when she went out in the first round at Roland Garros 12 months ago, to No4 – progress unmatched by anyone in the upper reaches of the game.
And her memories are telling, because perhaps more than anyone else in the upper echelons of the city's Department of Education, Ms. Lyles has known the city schools as both a student and a lifelong educator in the system.
As it happens, China has some contenders: in an interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN on October 3rd, Premier Wen Jiabao staked out a more public commitment to political reform than anyone else in the upper reaches of the Chinese government: "I believe freedom of speech is indispensable for any country, a country in the course of development and a country that has become strong….
Mr. Reynolds had noticed before anyone else that in the upper right corner the woodcut showed three birds that were missing in the version reproduced in a reference book.
Van Bronckhorst's shot travelled straight and hard and for once required no vigilance by anyone holding popcorn in the upper tiers.
Never let anyone get the upper hand on you.
Sotheby's and Christie's were so dominant that anyone who wanted a job in the upper reaches of the auction world had to work at one of those two houses.
That was pretty much the only time anyone in upper administration listened to any concerns I had--and I had to scream and jump up and down and email literally everyone in the school directory to get them to take notice.
Anyone fortunate enough to have experienced the annual display in the upper Great Lakes can attest to the fact that it's almost impossible to improve upon.
