at the top of one's/the class
idiom
: having among the highest grades in one's class
He graduated at the top of his/the class.
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The consensus among that group is the cornerback class is relatively average compared to recent draft classes, with Alabama’s Terrion Arnold and Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell at the top of the class, and Wiggins rounding out the top three at the position.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Even the top 10% students who get automatic admission may need more help than just being at the top of the class.
—Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2022
Abbott Elementary finished its sophomore season at the top of the class for ABC.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
His upside as a playmaker is at the top of the class.
—Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Apr. 2023
In addition to that talent at the top of the class, there's plenty of depth available as well.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
Yet, there’s a familiar program sitting at the top of the class rankings. Nick Saban and Alabama football recaptured the top spot on nearly every recruiting service after a No. 2 finish last year.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 21 Dec. 2022
The handling characteristics are still at the top of the class, the steering is precise.
—Jens Meiners, Robb Report, 23 July 2021
Funk at the top of the class—proving that women could pass the same rigorous tests the men could.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2021
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Even the top 10% students who get automatic admission may need more help than just being at the top of the class.
—Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2022
Abbott Elementary finished its sophomore season at the top of the class for ABC.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
His upside as a playmaker is at the top of the class.
—Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Apr. 2023
In addition to that talent at the top of the class, there's plenty of depth available as well.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
Yet, there’s a familiar program sitting at the top of the class rankings. Nick Saban and Alabama football recaptured the top spot on nearly every recruiting service after a No. 2 finish last year.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 21 Dec. 2022
The handling characteristics are still at the top of the class, the steering is precise.
—Jens Meiners, Robb Report, 23 July 2021
Funk at the top of the class—proving that women could pass the same rigorous tests the men could.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2021
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