at the head of

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: at the top of (a ranking)
She's at the head of her class.

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By 1801, Louverture sat at the head of the colony under the title of governor-general. Marlene L. Daut september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025 One brain at the head of a company may be good, but true development comes from the courage to bring others in, to collaborate and to expand the vision together. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Joy and Nolan are at the head of Kilter alongside their producing partner, Athena Wickham. Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025 Horace is dying of cancer, and, disappointed with his dynasty, looks to install outsider Kimmie at the head of the family business. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at the head of

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“At the head of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20head%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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