top dollar
noun
: the highest amount being paid for a commodity or service
willing to pay top dollar to get them—
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Parsons’ situation escalated because owner Jerry Jones cited Parsons’ six-game injury absence last season in an argument against paying him top dollar at a recent press conference.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
If there's a team in the league that's willing to pay top dollar for the star catcher, a trade could come to fruition.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Trouble is, the Chiefs already are paying top dollar or just below it at numerous positions.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
This ownership group has never been inclined to pay top dollar for their managers.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
If there's a team in the league that's willing to pay top dollar for the star catcher, a trade could come to fruition.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Trouble is, the Chiefs already are paying top dollar or just below it at numerous positions.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
This ownership group has never been inclined to pay top dollar for their managers.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for top dollar
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“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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