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utmost

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


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As law, policy and regulation have penetrated deeper into every facet of life, the First Amendment right “to petition the government for the redress of grievances” has become of utmost importance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

When contacted by AFP, the Israeli police said it was "treating every one of these incidents with the utmost seriousness", including setting up "specialised joint task forces" and meeting with local community leaders.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

In a statement, the company said it has “the utmost respect and admiration” for the movie’s director Luca Guadagnino.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and the integrity of our game remains our top priority,” said NBA spokesman Mike Bass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

He is a powerful priest who has returned to the capital city and is treated with the utmost honor and respect for having found the Marked Girl.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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