number 1

Example Sentences

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"But here he is, on top of the world, the UK's number 1 album artist -- of all time!"

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Deacon Blue are one of Scotland's most successful bands with 12 UK top 40 singles - including the iconic anthem Dignity and number one Real Gone Kid - and two UK number 1 albums.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

“Twitter/X has stated publicly that tackling child sexual exploitation is the number 1 priority for the company,” she said in a statement.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

What’s even crazier is that any of these guys could be the number 1 receiver at any other school and we all together.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2023

The man pressed the number 1 button and waved to me as the doors closed.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah