the top of the heap

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I was at the top of the heap in the movie business and still felt that I was watching from a folding chair in Wassenaar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Palo Alto and CrowdStrike sit at the top of the heap — a heap that includes many smaller players, not all of which can survive on their own.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

There is good reason why the Crosstrek is near the top of the heap of the brand’s bestsellers: It is a serious value, uncomplicated in its operation, impressively functional, and yet, quite comfortable.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

“Emma’s deceptively strong voice, and the band’s ability to take the music to places completely unexpected, catapulted ‘Wonder Eye’ to the top of the heap of wonderful entries,” Carter said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2023

The world was made up of suckers and fools, and today Garvey was at the top of the heap.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen