paramount
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What words mean to lawmakers who make a law should be paramount in case of divergent meaning,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Patrick Baghdaserians, an attorney for Martinez, told The Times last week the welfare and safety of Berry and Martinez’s child remains paramount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Your comfort, peace of mind and, last but not least, physical safety are paramount.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The lawyers' letter stated that the report was "the product of an in-depth journalistic investigations and is based on sources pertaining to an issue of paramount public importance".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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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