on top of the world

Example Sentences

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After a mere 20 minutes on top of the world, he began picking his way down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"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

Ron, Vincent, and Michael, however, were on top of the world, the new fat cats on the rise.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

It is said to sit on top of the world; much of it above the Arctic Circle.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

With no inkling of what was to come, I left there on top of the world.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns