upmost

American  

[uhp-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌpˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

1. uppermost.

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upmost British  

/ ˈʌpˌməʊst /

adjective

1. another word for uppermost

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Etymology

Origin of upmost

First recorded in 1550–60; up- + -most

Example Sentences

Jones insisted the club did "their upmost" to keep the pair, but, crucially added: "Unfortunately, these matters are sometimes taken out of your hands, especially under the current circumstances in Welsh rugby."

From BBC

She added: "Access to a fair and humane justice system for all is a priority for all prosecutors, and we do our upmost to uphold these values at all times."

From BBC

"They have continued to show the upmost professionalism and dedication to their roles during this challenging period," he said.

From BBC

"The safety and wellbeing of students is of the upmost importance to Gordano School, and we will continue to investigate what happened and update the school community in due course."

From BBC

“My team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times