Recent Examples on the WebUltimately, major profits came from feeding an industrializing world’s hunger for coal and, above all, oil.—Adam Hochschild, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2024 Boosters in 2006 hoped to use the NFL's Big Game — much like current Mayor Mike Duggan hopes to use this week's NFL draft — as an opportunity to introduce the world to a Detroit that is new and better and, above all, safe.—Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024 The doc features’ protagonists rebel, moreover, with courage, good humor, imagination, and above all resilience.—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024 Christensen, a dogged reporter beloved by colleagues for his wry humor, collegiality, graceful writing and incisive mind, but above all his humility, died of cancer Monday at his home in Long Beach.—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 The company’s attitude for sustainability above all else was apparent after Amazon introduced Galen wool sneakers in 2019 that cost 50% less.—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024 Their fight for control of a cotton mill consumes the family in a complex game of betrayal, blackmail, and loveless marriages, with the predatory Regina reigning above all.—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024 Edelman is willing to engage in those discussions, but also is quick to remind people: This show is meant to be funny, above all else.—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024 That job includes picking the cast, capturing the drama, and above all satisfying the ever-changing audience to keep the show on the air.—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
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