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number one

NOUN
most important person or thing
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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What’s really effective about that is, number one, you’re speaking to the manager’s goals and making it in their interest to do this.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

"I'm aware of the role I have as the number one player and I am representing my country, so there's always a little more responsibility," Fery told BBC Sport.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

In July, Fery played on Wimbledon's Centre Court in a men's singles semi-final, but this will be the first time he has played for his country as the British number one.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

“Dinner is the number one pain point in modern family life,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

But that was not for being number one in the class.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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