atop

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Standing together atop the first-place position, the two posed for photos with Hughes’ arm draped around Hernandez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Their record and conference dominance aside, the Bruins sit atop several statistical categories and are intimidating across the diamond.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

On Tuesday, pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon, enduring temperatures of 45C.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Sitting atop the RCA Building, today better known as 30 Rock, the ironworkers were not as free-flying as they seem: The author suggests there would have been planks about 12 feet below.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

After leading the geese toward Montreal, Mr. Lemoncello drifted down to buzz and salute the statues perched atop the pillars at the base of the dome.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein