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on top

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  1. In a dominant or successful position. It is also put as come out on top, as in As we expected, Paul again came out on top in the chess tournament. [Mid-1500s] Also see on top of.

Example Sentences

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If you do take them up on their offer, regardless of their opinion of your chosen property, it will be an added bonus on top of the excitement that homeownership already provides.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She now spends up to three hours a day campaigning, on top of managing TISZA's local social media pages.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Starbucks said the two moves should increase baristas’ compensation by an estimated 5% to 8% on top of their current pay, though that depends partly on how much customers choose to tip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"Today's decision gives thousands of people in that situation an extra layer of protection, on top of the medicines they are already taking."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The yarn floated on top for a little longer before the water covered that, too.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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