paramount

Example Sentences

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"The safety of our passengers, staff and the public is of paramount importance to Bus Éireann. We will provide any assistance required to the relevant authorities."

From BBC

He also told us that "serving the best interests of all our patients is of paramount importance" and that, when things go wrong, "we learn from this and make the necessary changes and improvements".

From BBC

Safety concerns for the pope have been paramount in people’s minds for months.

From Los Angeles Times

"Supporter safety and welfare should always be of paramount importance, and we strongly condemn the treatment of our supporters by the police during this incident."

From BBC

"Given the times we live in, fiscal sustainability is paramount... it is vital that the public can see we are consistently working towards it," Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told a press briefing.

From Barron's