top story

Example Sentences

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As Mr. Sorkin notes, the New York Times’s top story of 1929 was not the crash but Richard Byrd’s flight to the South Pole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Entering this season, his impending free agency was one of the top story lines around the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

The top story of the third set of matches was Ireland’s epic 13-8 win over defending champion South Africa to confirm its status as favorite to win the title for the first time.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Dark smoke stains extended up the exterior walls on the top story of the building in an industrial area near Wellington Regional Hospital.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

A week after the stunning announcement, it was still the top story on every news network in the world.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir