top billing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top billing
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The developer of a multiplayer shooter given top billing at The Game Awards has laid off multiple staff members just two weeks after its release.
From BBC
The baseballs got top billing in the wide-ranging auction that included 579 items, but a Lou Gehrig game-worn jersey sold for well more than the three balls combined.
From Los Angeles Times
But in “Shucked,” the hilarious countrified musical that brought “Hee Haw”-style comedy in a modern guise to Broadway, corn finally gets top billing.
From Los Angeles Times
While her claims failed to gain top billing on any of Fox News’ programming, Gabbard appeared on at least two Fox shows on Wednesday to tout her claims.
From Salon
Smith was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. at the time, two spots ahead of his pal, yet the wildly popular Ashe always got top billing.
From Los Angeles Times
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