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top-heavy

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﹒Having a disproportionately heavy or large upper part, making it unstable or prone to tipping.

﹒Having too many people in senior or management positions relative to the number of lower-level staff.

﹒Heavily weighted toward the beginning or the initial stages of something.

Examples

﹒The vase was so top-heavy that it tipped over at the slightest touch.

﹒The company's management structure is too top-heavy, with far more executives than entry-level employees.

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