top seed

Example Sentences

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The men's draw was predicted to be a one-horse race won by top seed Jannik Sinner.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The winner of that match will play the victor of the second semifinal between Johns Hopkins and top seed Northwestern.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It avenged that loss in four sets April 20 to earn the top seed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Britain's Katie Boulter was unable to build on a superb start as she lost to Italian top seed Jasmine Paolini in the last eight of the Merida Open.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Children gather Timothy grass and beginning with the top seed say:— Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar man, Thief.

From Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District by Dack, Charles