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as in highest
coming before all others in importance
considers international terrorism to be the number one threat to national security
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
the company's chocolate is rated as number one by serious chocoholics
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Recent Examples of number one
Depositors and workers in the companies whose deposits are in that bank need to be job number one.
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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The 27 Best Christmas Ornaments of 2024 to Bring New Life to Your Tree 05 of 07 For a Tidy Tree: Scotch Pine Its conical shape, piney scent, and excellent needle retention make Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) a popular cut tree for the holidays.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Bengals’ 4-7 record has come despite an excellent season from quarterback Joe Burrow who is having arguably his best year in the NFL so far.Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Only the stellar goaltending of Igor Shesterkin kept the Rangers in the game as the Flyers tried in vain to take advantage of the numerous defensive breakdowns by the Rangers, which were at least fueled in part by the Flyers’ aggressiveness and cohesiveness.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Laptop speakers don’t always deliver stellar audio.Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Assad's fall came after his main backers, Russia, Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, were either distracted or weakened by other conflicts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the court's ruling, Ginsburg, a Republican appointee, rejected TikTok's main legal arguments against the law, including that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder, or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment.HALELUYA HADERO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then there is the sensational gala at the end of act one.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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This led to a surge in Northern Lights cruises and travel packages, with sensational displays reported across the country.David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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As technology continues to advance and costs decline, EGS has the potential to play a leading role in the global shift toward sustainable energy, providing solutions that meet both electricity and heating needs while combating climate change.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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His performance in The Inheritance also earned him a Tony Award in 2021 for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play. 04 of 05 Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman Ansu Kabia plays the Huntsman, who is the Evil Queen's servant in the original film.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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This approach reduces risk while giving you greater flexibility to navigate economic uncertainties. - Dr. Clemen Chiang, Spiking Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The New Jack Swing era had built a bridge between hip-hop and R&B, and Blige was foremost among the new artists in the ’90s that made that bridge sturdy and permanent.Al Shipley, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024
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If Bedard hits and becomes the superstar he was drafted to be, the Blackhawks will be fine.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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In moments of stress, frustration, or anger, no one is at their finest.Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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