number one

Example Sentences

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A world number one in juniors, Andreeva has long been tipped for Grand Slam success.

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

World number one Aryna Sabalenka saw her French Open title hopes vanish as she completely unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet another shock result at this year's tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“My own creation with a secret ingredient. Especially made for my number one daughter and her friend.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas