uppermost

Example Sentences

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For the filmmakers outside Russia, protecting Pasha and the people in the film from reprisals was uppermost in their minds.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

This week’s retreat, which clipped more than a full percent from the S&P 500, happened to include elements of all three that likely will remain uppermost in investors’ minds over the coming weeks.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Munn, who grew up an army brat in a family that moved frequently during her childhood, said she savored “Your Friends & Neighbors” for its scathing commentary on the uppermost class of American society.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

As with other social media platforms, you can filter your feed to see only content by people you’re following in the uppermost tabs.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

As Conor watched, the uppermost branches of the tree gathered themselves into a great and terrible face, shimmering into a mouth and nose and even eyes, peering back at him.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness