pride of place
Example Sentences
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A large replica of the golden World Cup trophy boasted pride of place in the centre of Muhammad's front yard, attracting visitors from neighbouring villages.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
DR Congo holds pride of place as the first sub-Saharan country to compete at the World Cup, featuring in 1974 when it was called Zaire.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Instead, where the rolling leather landscape forms a valley, a black-mirrored disc holds pride of place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
All of that access can feel like a balm for the ever-embattled press, a deserved return to pride of place.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
You could also tell that the people of Welch were still trying to maintain some pride of place.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
