on top of
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In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them , or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues .
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In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary , or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles . [c. 1600]
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Also, on top of one another . Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us , or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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An escaped snake has been rescued after it was spotted on top of a car bonnet in Scarborough.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Investors expected several cuts this year, on top of three in late 2025, thanks in part to a wobbly job market that left officials worried that high rates were doing more harm than good.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
At SoFi Stadium, the parking cost up to $300 per car during the World Cup, on top of already sky-high ticket prices.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
“Over time, we expect this pressure to contribute to more store closures on top of the roughly 450 closures our two public pizza competitors have already announced for 2026,” Weiner said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
She grins and straps her own marching band hat on top of her braids.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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