top seed

Example Sentences

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The 16th-seeded Lancers can tout that they trailed a top seed by just 10 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The world number two eased past the 31st-ranked Czech 6-1, 6-4 to set up a second-round meeting with Alexei Popyrin in Doha, where Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The Seahawks won their last seven regular-season games and finished 14-3 to capture the top seed in the NFC.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

There would be no escape, however, when Sabalenka forced three more break points with Rybakina serving to stay in the set, the top seed seizing her chance to force a decider.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Children gather Timothy grass and beginning with the top seed say:— Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar man, Thief.

From Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District by Dack, Charles