paramount
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Food journalism allowed me to combine my love of writing and editing with my interest in food and its paramount importance in our lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
When there is an increased risk of lightning strikes, the safety of players and supporters is given paramount importance.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Note: Deng Xiaoping was considered China's paramount leader without ever holding the Communist Party's top political office as chairman or general secretary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Since her closing argument during that campaign emphasized “turning the page” on division, it’s safe to say that unity in the name of patriotism would be her paramount goal during the festivities.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The paramount chief’s location may become the state’s capital city.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing paramount
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 8–13
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