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paramount

[par-uh-mount] / ˈpær əˌmaʊnt /


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Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said that "we continue to strike Hezbollah across all dimensions... the security of civilians and the safety of our forces remain paramount", a statement said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The residency was lined up before I got pregnant, and even though I hate flying—and especially hate flying un-Xanaxed with a rapidly expanding belly—prioritizing writing time before my June due date has become paramount.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

If there's one learning to be taken from the days between Saturday's victory against Fulham and yesterday's against Atletico Madrid, it's that vibes are paramount.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Simply put, Ayton’s high-level of play will be paramount for the Lakers when they begin the best-of-seven series Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Chess had to become paramount again; it had to be his first priority, or his dream of achieving the World Championship would be just that: a dream.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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