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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On top of that, there’s $2 trillion needed to fix infrastructure.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
On top of that, Blackstenius has also scored 13 goals in either quarter-finals, semi-finals or finals for her club, including both the 2023 and 2024 League Cup showpieces to help the Gunners triumph.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
On top of that, market volatility pushed many to sell on days that the market rallied, and sit on the sidelines instead of buying dips.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
On top of the emotional blow, the divorce in 2014 slashed his net worth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
On top of its self-generated shortcomings, Shenandoah has a lot of problems arising from factors largely beyond its control.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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