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How to use top in a sentence

He came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.

THE BONDBOYGEORGE W. (GEORGE WASHINGTON) OGDEN

The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock.

The jagged top and spurs of San Jacinto Mountain shone like the turrets and posterns of a citadel built of rubies.

RAMONAHELEN HUNT JACKSON

The way was under a double row of tall trees, which met at the top and formed a green arch over our heads.

In fact, his appearance was so formidable that Davy did not pause for a second look, but started off at the top of his speed.

Then the roof itself, with its gables and dormer windows, softly folded itself flat down upon the top of the house, out of sight.

When these plants are full two feet high, the top of the stems are broken off, to make the leaves grow thicker and broader.

Industrial society, they say, must be reorganized from top to bottom; private industry must cease.

When the sediment is abundant, casts, being light structures, will be found near the top.

It was no sooner accomplished, than Ripperda was on the top of the ladder, and in a few seconds by his side.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985