number one

Example Sentences

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He said the number one issue raised at their recent AGM was a spike in youth-related crime issues.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"It's a heartbreaker, you hate to see that," former British number one Annabel Croft said on BBC Two.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Omar Artan is the number one referee from Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Coach’s talk about the team will sound a little different to Terrell now that he’s no longer the number one option.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick