high-level conference

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high-level
adjective
uk
/ˌhaɪˈlev.əl/
us
/ˌhaɪˈlev.əl/
If discussions are high-level, very important people are involved ...
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conference
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒn.fər.əns/
us
/ˈkɑːn.fɚ.əns/
an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are ...
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This was ahigh-levelconferenceof senior technical executives from every airline in the world.
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Asking for a furtherhigh-levelconferenceto be held will only incur expense which would be better allocated to specific measures.
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He said that one day the time might come when ahigh-levelconferencewould be appropriate.
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It is not necessary to have ahigh-levelconferencein order to do that.
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I am not suggesting calling ahigh-levelconferencewithout adequate preparation through official channels.
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As some speakers have already said, diplomacy byhigh-levelconferenceand visit is not new.
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The plan for anotherhigh-levelconferenceis certainly not one to cause fright.
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At a recenthigh-levelconferenceit was estimated that by 2005 only 25 per cent of those farming now would have a future.
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We do not want ahigh-levelconference, but we must go to the local authorities, talk to the people involved and see where the changes can be made.
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High-levelconferencesessions, panel discussions and workshops shed light on the current conditions and developments across international markets, as well as the latest technologies and trends.
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I propose to confine myself to the question of high-level conferences and visits.
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High-level conferences held for conference's sake are apt to bring disillusion and carry danger.
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