as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the headmost horse shied at the sight of a snake
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Giants second baseman Luis Arraez left Tuesday night’s game against the Athletics after fouling a ball off his right foot in the bottom of the first inning and is questionable for Wednesday night’s matchup.
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Karaban earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior this season.
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.
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The yacht is scheduled for delivery in 2029, with the maiden voyage expected shortly after.
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After the 19-year-old tennis phenom won her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, congratulations poured in from all over the tennis world.
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This decision was made with the best interests of our students and families as the foremost priority, ensuring that Chartiers Valley students continue to receive safe, reliable, and consistent transportation to and from school.
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Kuperwasser, who served in the Israeli military for 35 years, believes that Hezbollah’s foremost goal is to return to the south along with the civilian population, a possibility repeatedly ruled out by Israel’s high command.
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As the investigation continued, evidence emerged that directly contradicted original theories that Jason Hobby had started or maintained the Alexander Mountain Fire.
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That tournament produced nearly a half-billion dollars in economic activity, double the original projections.
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Top outdoor players gathered at FN’s inaugural Switchback event in New Orleans on Wednesday night for an evening of cocktails, conversation and classic New Orleans fare.
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Out-of-home viewing boosted the audience levels for Mexico’s inaugural World Cup match June 11 by 50%, and contributed several million viewers to the total for the USMNT opener.
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“Headmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headmost. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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