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foremost

[fawr-mohst, -muhst, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌmoʊst, -məst, ˈfoʊr- /


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"Dave is such a humble guy and he doesn't feel too inaccessible because I feel like he really leads from a love of music, first and foremost," says Kamal.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

For anyone keeping score, that leaves Trump’s publicly stated resume including businessman, president, golf-course owner — and, apparently, one of the world’s foremost grass experts.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

First and foremost, he is not the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee—that is Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

"We will discuss all the issues on the agenda, first and foremost Iran. Naturally, our goal is to safeguard our security and also to expand the circle of peace around us," he added.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

He would have to manage the delivery of supplies, goods, mail, and all exhibit articles sent to the grounds by transcontinental shipping companies, foremost among them the Adams Express Company.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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