at the top of the list
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: better than all the others
I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list.
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On Ocean City's boardwalk, Van Drew announced an investment of tens of millions of dollars to help replenish beaches, and says Ocean City is at the top of the list.
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
There are some internal free agents worth re-signing as well — Coker (exclusive rights), punter Sam Martin, special teams ace Thomas Incoom (restricted) and backup linebacker Claudin Cherelus (restricted) are probably at the top of the list.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
What remains here is very pitching-heavy after the potential superstar at the top of the list, with their 2025 draft class and very recent international free agents dominating the remainder.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Iuga Dress Pants There are plenty of reasons to love these dress pants, with their comfort being at the top of the list.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
There are some internal free agents worth re-signing as well — Coker (exclusive rights), punter Sam Martin, special teams ace Thomas Incoom (restricted) and backup linebacker Claudin Cherelus (restricted) are probably at the top of the list.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
What remains here is very pitching-heavy after the potential superstar at the top of the list, with their 2025 draft class and very recent international free agents dominating the remainder.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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“At the top of the list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20top%20of%20the%20list. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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