number one

Example Sentences

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A world number one in juniors, Andreeva has long been tipped for Grand Slam success.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Gold has become the number one asset in central banks reserves, thanks to a relentless rise in prices and continued buying from emerging market central banks, the head of next generation research says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled -- feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The world number one has been left licking her wounds after a chastening 3-6 7-5 6-0 defeat by Russia's Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Avery and I are way more qualified to make a list for a summer that doesn’t matter. OK, number one: keep Teddy the Terror alive and occupied two-to-three afternoons a week.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison