paramount
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"For a parent that's gone through an unexplained death, it's paramount that they get that answer quickly," he adds.
From BBC • May 29, 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
The residency was lined up before I got pregnant, and even though I hate flying—and especially hate flying un-Xanaxed with a rapidly expanding belly—prioritizing writing time before my June due date has become paramount.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
For me, integrity is paramount and asking questions up-front is a must.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The regent had not forgotten that it was due to my father’s intervention that he had become acting paramount chief.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing paramount
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 8–13
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