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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Adjective
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The vast majority of those applications were submitted during the state's first priority window, which ran March 3-23.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most Venezuelans in similar situations have only received the initial receipt notice, a valid document that provides protection under TPS.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The modified molecule is more easily reduced during the battery’s initial charge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As well, Lainey Wilson makes her maiden headlining appearance at Bridgestone Arena a day later.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On August 31, the International Association of Genocide Scholars—the foremost academic body in the field—voted to affirm that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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One of the foremost images of American exceptionalism is that of the strong frontier woman taming the elements alongside her husband while also keeping the hearth burning and the bellies full.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the 2024 matchup, in Eagle Mountain’s inaugural season, Benbrook won 28-24.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, the inaugural festival has quickly gained controversy for its association with Saudi Arabia and the country's authoritarian regime.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Headmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headmost. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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