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as in main
coming before all others in importance
she's the numero uno tabloid celebrity at the moment
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
if you've got the bucks, the company's hand-tooled leather boots are numero uno
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Located on the 17th floor of 200 Crescent Court, the locale is a private dining club with a bar and main dining room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025 -
Israel would pull its troops back from Gaza's main population centers in the first stage of the deal, allowing its residents to return to what remains of their homes as more humanitarian aid permeates the Strip and those who are injured receive treatment.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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Declan Rice’s lovely half-volley had set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb, almost guaranteeing a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase and a bye straight to the round of 16.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Right on cue, the predominant storm track across the Pacific Ocean will remain up near the Gulf of Alaska through the middle of January, providing few opportunities for rain to make it as far south as Southern California.—
Dennis Mersereau,
WIRED,
11 Jan. 2025
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Their predominant symptoms were also diarrhea and vomiting, but the causative agent was listed as unknown.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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He’s been awesome this season and will be impossible to replace.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The waist still stays in place, and the bra is still awesome.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2025
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These requirements cover two primary categories: businesses legally obligated to maintain accounts and other entities with annual net revenue exceeding DKK 300,000 for two successive years.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Numero uno.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numero%20uno. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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