paramount

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Results were paramount in the Test campaign, with points at stake in every match and the win in the final against Australia at Lord's was South Africa's eighth in a row.

From Barron's

Restoring dignity to Short’s legacy was paramount to Mann; to solve her crime was never his aim.

From Los Angeles Times

“Her love for her students was paramount, and she worked hard, stayed late, and always led by example.”

From Los Angeles Times

And for voters determining the Oscar shortlists and the final batches of nominees, maintaining the audience’s interest is paramount.

From Salon

“It’s a gift for science at a time when we feel the importance of helping the public understand the scientific process is paramount.”

From Los Angeles Times