at the head of

phrase

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

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The main hall is 329 years old and the roof leaks, and a temple at the head of a pilgrimage route doesn't generate the kind of money that pays for a roof. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Brouhaha erupts Martin was ejected in the third inning Thursday after throwing two pitches at the head of Reds first baseman Sal Stewart, who had homered in the first inning. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Defender Luis Reyes kicked at the head of Maxime Crépeau in the 49th minute after Crépeau went to ground to cover the ball. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 Samsung’s smartwatches have long been at the head of the pack in terms of health and fitness features, and the latest models double down on this front. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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