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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And the number one concern people have in America is affordability and health care affordability is right at the top of the list.
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CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
The name is once again at the top of the list of male dog names.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Those weeks have been at the top of the list of the most rewarding, fulfilling, invaluable experiences of my life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
The name is once again at the top of the list of male dog names.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Those weeks have been at the top of the list of the most rewarding, fulfilling, invaluable experiences of my life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Rothy's The Casual Clog Slip-on Shoes If cozy fall travel had a dress code, these Rothy clogs would be at the top of the list.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
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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 22 Nov. 2025.
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