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paramount

[par-uh-mount] / ˈpær əˌmaʊnt /


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Since her closing argument during that campaign emphasized “turning the page” on division, it’s safe to say that unity in the name of patriotism would be her paramount goal during the festivities.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

“Everything I know about international football is that it is about the team and the chemistry,” Tuchel said, explaining that culture was paramount.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

However, for everyone I spoke to, anonymity was absolutely paramount to the work they were trying to accomplish.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said that "we continue to strike Hezbollah across all dimensions... the security of civilians and the safety of our forces remain paramount", a statement said.

From Barron's May 24, 2026

As a student, I had been taught that South Africa was a place where the rule of law was paramount and applied to all persons, regardless of their social status or official position.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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