above all

Example Sentences

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He was light on specifics, other than saying he was going to do better than the others and that he would prioritize public safety above all.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Meeting some of you in person reinforced what my inbox proves every week: You are smart, prudent, curious, skeptical, knowledgeable and, above all, nice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Ternus’ ascension to CEO, from his role as senior vice president of hardware engineering, is a reminder that Apple emphasizes products above all else.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

And perhaps above all, how do Liverpool live without Salah?

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

I had learned a long time ago that when my grandpa had his thinking cap on, the best thing for me to do was to be patient, and above all, not to say anything.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls