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above all

[uh-buhv awl] / əˈbʌv ˈɔl /


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The Kennedy Center said in a statement to AFP that the board's decision "reflects sound judgment and a clear prioritization of safety above all else."

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

The promise of this is, above all, productivity.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

He needed to challenge Barcelona, to win La Liga and, above all, deliver the club's 10th European Cup.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

But bottom-line results above all else still drive players’ pay.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

A great wooden sign stretched above all three lanes of the road.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart




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