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utmost

[uht-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌtˌmoʊst, -məst /


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That’s why their nutrition must be of utmost priority.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Barron said getting the placement of the sculpture just right was of utmost importance to the museum and the Calder Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

If you really value something, after all, you will do your utmost to preserve it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"We have the utmost respect for the Ukrainian people's immense efforts in defending themselves," the company said, adding: "Every single woman and man in Ukraine is making an immeasurable contribution."

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The bitter feelings occasioned by this speech, the many bitter feelings, made the utmost exertion necessary on Emma’s side, to enable her to say on reply,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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