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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record
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PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
In Arden Hills, where the top two vote-getters are heading to the city council, Brenda J. Holden won a seat with 2,561 votes.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
At the top of the night, around 6 p.m. ET, both platforms needed runway to settle into themselves.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Dale Gray, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Ukraine claims to have destroyed vast amounts of Russian artillery, sometimes as many as 60 pieces in one day, with the current total topping 20,000.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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For PCMark 10, our most important test for external drives, the Limited Edition Dragon turned in a healthy score, off the top tier but well ahead of several laggards.
—PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
In Arden Hills, where the top two vote-getters are heading to the city council, Brenda J. Holden won a seat with 2,561 votes.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
Starting from top of incision, swing knife tip down to create am4- to 5-inch pocket within flesh.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
At the top of the night, around 6 p.m. ET, both platforms needed runway to settle into themselves.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Instead of a streusel topping, pecans are warmed up with a chile powder.
—Dale Gray, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Ukraine claims to have destroyed vast amounts of Russian artillery, sometimes as many as 60 pieces in one day, with the current total topping 20,000.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The quest for only premier art leaves most artists who produce good quality but not world-class works with little if any support system to sustain them and their families.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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But election night results from the Secretary of State's office show most candidates ended up with just a few dozen votes separating them from their competition.Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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That should be good news for employers looking to boost worker morale, Kelly Baker, chief human resources officer at financial services organization Thrivent, tells Fortune.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Related article Remote work crackdown: How Trump’s DOGE could push federal workers to quit Musk also called out the Department of Energy’s chief climate officer in its loan programs office.Hadas Gold, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Try a burgundy eyeliner on your waterline, like Lancôme’s Ruby Fever, shadow on your lid from Milani’s The Wine Down eyeshadow palette and a dark plum blush like Kir Royale from Laura Mercier.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s a gold golf club fitted to the lid of the trunk that references 007 and villain Auric Goldfinger’s first encounter on the golf course.Kathy Rose OBrien, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Essentially, ‘just refill’ is encouraging consumers to reuse and refill because reusability is the pinnacle of sustainability.Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Data released by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday showed that 84% of Wisconsin public schools met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations for the 2023-24 school year.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the negative stock move is likely a result of the high-growth company forecasting just 7% quarter-over-quarter sales growth in the current period, which, though expected by experts, would be the slimmest expansion in two years and fell short of exceeding the most bullish expectations.Derek Saul, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Your limbs, or even your entire upper body, may jerk or thrash in the process.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the upper is stitched directly onto the plate, eliminating the need for a strobel board.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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With these occasions making up a sometimes significant portion of a nonprofit’s revenue, hosting the right kind of fundraising event and attracting the right audience is of utmost importance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Another shot of the sparkling pool, which Brady shared back in March, revealed more of the greenery that lined his backyard for utmost privacy.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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