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as in main
coming before all others in importance
Albert Einstein is regarded by many as the foremost figure of the 20th century
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
wanted to speak to the foremost supervisor in our department
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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
when the foremost person in line tripped, everyone had to stop
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The Academy Library, also known as the Margaret Herrick Library, is one of the world’s foremost research facilities for motion picture preservation and study, with more than 52 million items, including books, photographs, scripts and costume design drawings.
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Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Over the course of the two-day conference, attendees heard from some of the world’s foremost industry experts, including Kelly Craighead, CEO of the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA).
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Andrea remains one of the country’s foremost and most trusted experts on foreign policy and domestic politics.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The night’s foremost priority, LeBron said, was earning the Lakers’ first win in a season-opener since 2016.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Over the course of the two-day conference, attendees heard from some of the world’s foremost industry experts, including Kelly Craighead, CEO of the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA).
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
Andrea remains one of the country’s foremost and most trusted experts on foreign policy and domestic politics.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The night’s foremost priority, LeBron said, was earning the Lakers’ first win in a season-opener since 2016.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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The processing of ballots in Fulton County, one of Georgia’s main Democratic strongholds, continues to vex her.Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Known for its salacious drama as Manhattan's elite Upper East Siders navigate the fragile social hierarchy of high school and their own fluctuating relationships, Gossip Girl aired from 2007 to 2012 and made stars out of its main cast members, including Blake Lively and Penn Badgley.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Take Robert Schein, chief investment officer at Blanke Schein Wealth Management, who said he’s boosted his cash equivalent holdings to 10% ahead of the election from his usual 5%.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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While goals such as playing golf or visiting your children may take up a few days, ask yourself what the whole 365 days of a year in retirement will look like, Jamie Hopkins, chief wealth officer at WSFS Bank, tells Benz.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Both defenses are stepping up after these teams combined for 79 points in their first matchup, which is the highest scoring game in the NFL so far this season.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The initial rise in Trump's odds of winning corresponded this month to a slight increase in his polling in battleground states such as Pennsylvania.Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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If that were the case, why would the BLS produce an initial estimate that employers hired just 114,000 new workers in July, the second-lowest monthly gain since December 2020?Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, it is frequently overlooked by general celebrants of the spooky holiday who are not supreme enthusiasts of the King of Pop.Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The supreme leader has also vowed to start stoning women to death in public again.Harriet Marsden, The Week UK, theweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Alpha Genesis is responsible for the maintenance, feeding, and veterinary care of monkeys at its primary facility in Yemassee.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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In his request for a restraining order, Chigvintsev claimed that Garcia had been the primary aggressor.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The latest election results from Morgan Hill show incumbent mayor Mark Turner holding a commanding lead — 20 percentage points — over Yvonne Martínez Beltrán, while Miriam Vega and Soraida Iwanaga are set to take the two vacant city council seats.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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With partial results, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter had tallied about 56% of the vote, gaining a commanding lead over his Republican challenger, insurance executive Nik Gjonaj, who had 44%, with about a third of the precincts counted.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, where courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foremost. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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