top of the world

Example Sentences

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“Like we’re on top of the world, like it was just our night for that one night. We definitely took advantage of that,” Dakorien said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

She spent 319 weeks at the top of the world rankings and won 73 singles titles on the WTA Tour.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

After a mere 20 minutes on top of the world, he began picking his way down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I’d always had hand-me-downs from my brother, so the fact that I could buy new golf clubs, I was on top of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Our voices ring out and, for just a second, I feel like I’m on top of the world instead of on a moderately sized mound of dirt.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison