number one

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Omar Artan is the number one referee from Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, many predicted a title procession for world number one Jannik Sinner.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Gold has become the number one asset in central banks reserves, thanks to a relentless rise in prices and continued buying from emerging market central banks, the head of next generation research says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled -- feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“You’re our number one bookworm. In a good way.”

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