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utmost

[uht-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌtˌmoʊst, -məst /


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"There's still much room for improvement in coal mine safety, and plugging these gaps is of utmost urgency."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"A comprehensive ceasefire is of utmost urgency, resuming hostilities is even more inadvisable and maintaining negotiations is particularly important," Xi told Putin, according to the Xinhua news agency.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He told Putin that a complete end to the war in Iran was of "utmost urgency", while making no reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

It was a brutal takedown of Hart that could only be accomplished by the utmost respect and love from his peers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

For you, of all people, the subject is of the utmost importance!”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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