at the top of the list
idiom
: 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 then Spain was the second country at the top of the list in Europe for reproductive sciences and reproductive services.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2024
Whitmer and Shapiro have both been at the top of the list among possible vice presidential candidates for Harris' ticket.
—Diamy Wang, Detroit Free Press, 28 July 2024
On the campaign trail this week, several priorities have come into focus, with the economy and affordability still at the top of the list.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 24 July 2024
California was at the top of the list for most expensive places to buy groceries, with the average household purchasing $297 worth of groceries per week.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2024
Whitmer and Shapiro have both been at the top of the list among possible vice presidential candidates for Harris' ticket.
—Diamy Wang, Detroit Free Press, 28 July 2024
On the campaign trail this week, several priorities have come into focus, with the economy and affordability still at the top of the list.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 24 July 2024
California was at the top of the list for most expensive places to buy groceries, with the average household purchasing $297 worth of groceries per week.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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