first and foremost
Example Sentences
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That strategy, a pillar of Norway’s policy toward the Arctic for decades, has come under strain as the world around it becomes less predictable and its most powerful alliances—first and foremost with the U.S.—are undergoing their biggest stress test to date.
"He's a great person, first and foremost, off the field. He's very dedicated and passionate about rugby and the Brumbies," Larkham said of Slipper in announcing his team late Wednesday.
From Barron's
He is tasked, first and foremost, with easing Tottenham's relegation fears, after a 2-1 loss to Newcastle in Thomas Frank's final match on Tuesday left them five points above the bottom three.
From BBC
First and foremost, there is national pride.
From BBC
In it, he says: "I am not a Hindu, I am not a Muslim, I am not a Sikh, I am not a Christian. First and foremost, I am a human being."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
