uppermost

Example Sentences

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This week’s retreat, which clipped more than a full percent from the S&P 500, happened to include elements of all three that likely will remain uppermost in investors’ minds over the coming weeks.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

In fact, corruption was uppermost in Rama's mind when he made Diella part of his team as minister for public procurement.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

“The health and safety of my constituents are uppermost in my mind as we recover from the wildfires,” Chu said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

As with other social media platforms, you can filter your feed to see only content by people you’re following in the uppermost tabs.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

Marie seldom called Pecola the same thing twice, but invariably her epithets were fond ones chosen from menus and dishes that were forever uppermost in her mind.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison