foremost
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First and foremost, he is not the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee—that is Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Hadestown” is a love story first and foremost, set in a joyous juke joint, the band ringing the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the UUP said the party's thoughts "remain, first and foremost, with his victims".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
"The responsibility for the safety of children and adolescents must first and foremost lie with those who design and manage digital platforms," EU lawmaker Sandro Ruotolo said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
For ten years Ser Axell had served as castellan of Dragonstone while Stannis sat on Robert's council in King's Landing, but of late he had emerged as the foremost of the queen's men.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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