top dog
Example Sentences
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This is the 85th straight quarter that Fox has been top dog.
From Washington Times
Kansas’ win over North Carolina in last year’s tournament final was the fifth straight by a top dog and the 11th in the last 15 seasons.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the always high risk he may be conning you, he was, back then, the top dog of conservative policy and politics.
From Seattle Times
Despite having his social media presence erased, he found his voice through emailed statements that are reported word-for-word by the press, helping him maintain his status as the Republican top dog.
From Washington Times
“Now, we’re the top dogs when it comes to this,” Stokes said.
From New York Times
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