top-drawer

Example Sentences

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Leclerc's victory was out of the top drawer and underlined his quality as one of the leading lights of the new generation.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2022

The writing is top drawer, and the text is experimental to profitable effect, which I’m afraid is rather rare.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2020

In the top drawer, he stores a stack of outstanding medical bills related to years of heart trouble.

From Washington Times • Feb. 15, 2020

The 44-year-old English teacher keeps a tube of Cucumber Melon body cream in the top drawer of his desk, tucked between Sharpies and masking tape.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2020

She read what Mr. Guareschi had written and slowly placed the letter in the top drawer of her desk.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt