top person
Example Sentences
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But his position as foreign minister seems unlikely to equate to that of a "top person".
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
“I’ve come from Japan like this to play here, and I appreciate this country every day. I think it was an honor to be able to meet the top person in this country.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025
Newton of Streetsblog said that while Spotts has always been an impressive bureaucrat, he couldn’t speak to how he would transition to being the top person.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
"It proves that no matter how famous you get, you can still be a top person," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2021
The Constitution drafted under Mr. Khomeini’s tenure made clear he was the top person in charge, with the power to dismiss the president.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2021