Definition of above all
: before every other consideration : especially
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But, above all, they were told always smile no matter what.
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The administrator has demonstrated immense loyalty, a trait Trump seems to prize above all else among his subordinates.
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But these two matches could plant a firm impression on Osorio above all else.
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Whether the issue is trade, climate change, or immigration this president has always prioritized maintaining good relations between the U.S. and its allies above all else.
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The Mahoney girls, Katie and her sister, Mary, had manners above all else, drilled into them by their mother, Rosemary.
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But where velocity and missing bats might be valued above all else in most cases, Bleier said the end result is his main concern.
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Bending nature to my whims above all else is plenty satisfying as a fantasy.
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Ubisoft hopes to combine all this with a thrilling, balanced multiplayer video game and achieve the one thing that defines Clancy above all else: a best-seller.
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First Known Use of above all
14th century
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