as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the headmost horse shied at the sight of a snake
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The righty was later pulled after allowing singles to the first two batters of the fifth inning, both of whom later scored and counted against Morris’ statline.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026 -
The first serious legal challenge to the House settlement will come courtesy of a USC freshman linebacker.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX — rocket manufacturer, satellite internet service provider, AI firm and owner of X (aka Twitter) all rolled into one — has officially set a record for the biggest IPO in history with its initial stock pricing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The programming follows the chefs from initial concept and ingredient sourcing through recipe development and testing, offering passengers a behind-the-scenes look at how the meals came together.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Pyka said DropShip completed its maiden flight just six months after the program launched.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Bangladesh, which won the first game by 86 runs on the DLS Method, is targeting a maiden ODI series win over Australia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Construction began in 2006 after a competition that attracted some of the world’s foremost architectural firms and months of debate over whether to rebuild where thousands were killed in the 9/11 attacks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Sheku’s universal appeal, which reaches far beyond traditional classical audiences, combined with his credibility as one of the world’s foremost cellists, makes this a unique acquisition for us.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The closure was prompted caused by increasing costs and the death of the original owner Mansour Yaghoubian, his son, Edmond Yaghoubian, told The Bee.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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She was seen holding a VHS copy of the original Toy Story, signed by members of the cast.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Hurst, a Colorado native who grew up in Lakewood, was already 13 by the time of the Rockies’ inaugural season in 1993.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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After years of buildup, the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins Thursday when Mexico takes on South Africa in the inaugural match of the event.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Headmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headmost. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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