uppermost

Example Sentences

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For once the religious side of the holidays was uppermost in every mind.

From Literature

For the filmmakers outside Russia, protecting Pasha and the people in the film from reprisals was uppermost in their minds.

From BBC

In one chaos terrain that formed within an ancient impact crater, the uppermost layers contain polyhydrated sulfates.

From Science Daily

This week’s retreat, which clipped more than a full percent from the S&P 500, happened to include elements of all three that likely will remain uppermost in investors’ minds over the coming weeks.

From Barron's

My eyes, however, are immediately pulled to the item on the uppermost shelf.

From Literature