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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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2
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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Our day on the water is capped by a VIP workshop tour of Bellini Nautica, the foremost Riva-restoration experts, as well as the company’s vintage Riva collection—the world’s most complete assemblage of the classic boats, featuring 20 models dating from the 1920s to the 1970s.
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Liliana Bakayoko With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Liliana Bakayoko stands as a foremost authority in international business law.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The London School of Economics and Political Science is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One of the world's foremost innovators in the undersung art of nail shapes, Cardi B, just debuted a manicure that defies geometric convention on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Liliana Bakayoko With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Liliana Bakayoko stands as a foremost authority in international business law.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The London School of Economics and Political Science is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
One of the world's foremost innovators in the undersung art of nail shapes, Cardi B, just debuted a manicure that defies geometric convention on the 2025 Grammys red carpet.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Egg is one of the nine main food allergens, along with milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and sesame.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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By Matt Lowe, chief strategy officer for MasterControl.—
Matt Lowe,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Workers are likely to chat more with AI agents than with their human colleagues in the future, Slack chief marketing officer Ryan Gavin predicts.—
Megan Morrone,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Creed is a seasoned campaigner in the Xfinity Series but is still chasing his first win.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Now Tennessee has staked a claim to the first No. 1 seed in program history with a stirring comeback, charging back from a nine-point deficit in the final 10 minutes.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Despite the initial fight over the bill, Kemp’s power and influence appear to have won out and advanced the bill.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Feb. 2025
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And in an interview alongside adviser Elon Musk that aired on Fox News on Feb. 18, Musk suggested—not for the first time—that Trump ought to have supreme authority, unrestricted by the courts.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Comedian Jennifer Coolidge is touted as a supreme talent who didn't make the show.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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The interface consists of selecting a primary tool and then a contextual menu at the bottom of the screen with the options for that tool.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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The money could give him a significant edge with just four months to go until the primary election.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The bet: Vinícius Júnior as anytime goalscorer (6/5) Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest With a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg Paris Saint-Germain are in the driver’s seat, allowing Luis Enrique to lean less on his superstar core.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Post misrepresents video of Trump at College Football Playoff title game Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Feb. 9, watching as the Philadelphia Eagles built a commanding lead over the Kansas City Chiefs before leaving the game at halftime.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Unpacking the Emotional Series Finale — and What's Next for The Karate Kid Universe Cobra Kai, which premiered in May 2018, served as a sequel series to the original The Karate Kid films, with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprising their roles of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, respectively.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Foremost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foremost. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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