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topping

[top-ing] / ˈtɒp ɪŋ /


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And if long-term yields really are topping, there are several ways investors can potentially profit from the reversal.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The port moved more than 1 million 20-foot-equivalent container units last month, topping its previous record set in July of last year by 23,000 units.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

As El Nino gathers strength, global average sea surface temperatures hit a record 21.05C for September, topping the previous high of 20.92C for the same month in 2023, according to Copernicus.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Net revenue rose 44% to C$1.17 billion, topping analyst forecasts of C$1.12 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Slabs of real smoked salmon, hard-crusted artisanal breads, and a waffle station with every conceivable topping.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

"It was a 45-minute wait for my turn but the whole experience of choosing your flavours and customising it with different toppings was a big part of the appeal for me," the 19-year-old student says.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Australian brand Yo-Chi opened a Notting Hill branch in August and blew up quickly on social media for its range of toppings and "third space" feel.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The toppings are market-flexible, too: Use whatever chèvre or goat cheese you find, whether it crumbles into little pillows or lands in soft clouds, and turn a leftover hunk of cornbread into crisp, salty crumbs.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

How premium toppings, extravagant presentations and supersize varieties are pushing hot dogs into the realm of haute cuisine—and $100 prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Nate is cashing out his day-shift receipts on the computer behind the stainless-steel toppings island.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King


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