atop

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The property also served as the backdrop for the couple’s 1995 wedding ceremony, which was hosted on the grounds of the Chilmark, Mass., abode, atop a hill next to the dwelling.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

From an 11-story-high catwalk atop the coal unit, the view included power lines and Houston’s skyline faintly visible 25 miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Down the hall, ceramic eggs cover the walls while a giant yolk rests atop a mattress, turning a hospital bed into a commentary on fragility and birth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Mama put her hand atop Anya’s kerchief and rubbed it around on her head, tousling her hair.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack