Top 40

[ top-fawr-tee ]

/ ˈtɒp ˈfɔr ti /

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plural noun

(sometimes lowercase) the 40 most popular or best-selling recordings, songs, etc., within a stated time period.

adjective

pertaining to, designating, or being the Top 40.

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Words nearby Top 40

There is a particular focus in the magazine on attacking the United States, which al Qaeda calls a top target.
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In the meantime, Epstein has tried to use his charitable projects to float him back to the top.
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If so, he has his silence -- on top of poor judgment -- to blame.
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One of its top officials is the current minister of the interior in Baghad.
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Pulling oil from the tar sands is costly, even more so when you tack transportation costs on top.
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He came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
The offspring of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, and make a noise as unclean roots upon the top of a rock.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The jagged top and spurs of San Jacinto Mountain shone like the turrets and posterns of a citadel built of rubies.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The way was under a double row of tall trees, which met at the top and formed a green arch over our heads.
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In fact, his appearance was so formidable that Davy did not pause for a second look, but started off at the top of his speed.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl