number 1

Example Sentences

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"But here he is, on top of the world, the UK's number 1 album artist -- of all time!"

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“Music was my number 1 passion but i thought I was too old. Thanks for the support bro,” Fish replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

"One of my favorite Cher songs, 'Dark Lady,' was a number 1 hit in 1974. Still number 1 in my heart today," she gushes.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

“Twitter/X has stated publicly that tackling child sexual exploitation is the number 1 priority for the company,” she said in a statement.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

The man pressed the number 1 button and waved to me as the doors closed.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah