51.   He achieved the level of master diver and master chief, the highest rank for an enlisted man.

52.   Hawaii-born sumo star Akebono, the first foreigner ever to reach the highest rank in the ancient Japanese sport, was granted Japanese citizenship Monday.

53.   His appointment was welcomed by Israeli-Arab leaders, for whom it has long been a sore point that they have not reached the highest ranks of government.

54.   Just as the probes seemed to be running out of steam last year, a new round of investigations began that has poked into the highest ranks of power.

55.   Komusubi is the fourth highest rank in the traditional Japanese sport.

56.   Ryan is among three companions named to the order, the highest rank.

57.   The Beijing government already is reeling from corruption scandals in its highest ranks.

58.   The Israeli government sent a message to Switzerland formally apologizing from the highest ranks, said a source in Jerusalem speaking late in the day on condition of anonymity.

59.   The move has provoked great tension in the highest ranks of the new government, which has little congressional support.

60.   He was until now a minister without a portfolio, the third highest rank in the government hierachy.