top-drawer
Example Sentences
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I recognised that although Lawrenson and Hansen were brilliant on the ball, their defensive attributes were also top drawer.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
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
Finally, he removed a key from his pocket, unlocked the top drawer of his desk, and took out a single sheet of yellow stationery and a matching envelope.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
