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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This year's rankings placed the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills at the top of the list, followed by the International Academy of Macomb in Clinton Township and City High Middle School in Grand Rapids, according to state data. —Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024

Alaska's position at the top of the list despite that mishap speaks to Alaska's resilience and high quality, WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe said. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024

So my rebellious nature always had that one at the top of the list. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024

The iced tea pitchers at the top of the list earned their spot for clever design and durability. —Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024

Every season has its jewelry trends, and for spring-summer 2024, belt jewelry—basically, pretty jewels with a buckle—seems to be at the top of the list. —Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024

Four California cities made the top 10 — and one of them landed at the top of the list. —Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024

For many years, Jim Nantz and Tony Romo were at the top of the list. —C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024

His name still appears at the top of the list of Republican candidates for governor, according to the unofficial candidate filing list on the Missouri Secretary of State Office’s website. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024