Top End
noun
the northern part of the Northern Territory
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“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience, and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,” the aquarium’s statement said, referring to the country’s rugged northern territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
Because so few people live in the NT, it is treated as "expendable", says Diana Rickard, who runs the Top End Peace Alliance.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023
"This is a landmark occasion for the Top End," Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyle said, referring to the geographic region at the territory's north.
From Reuters ● Jun. 8, 2022
The contrast between Top End, with its sweltering heat and camper-van aesthetic, and Tasmania’s farmer-chic sophistication was jarring.
From New York Times ● Oct. 30, 2018
The caption warned: “Large crocodiles can move around Top End waterways undetected and you should always Be Crocwise.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 10, 2018
Beijing also seeks access to top-end chips made by American manufacturers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Reports, including in technology outlet The Information, say DeepSeek has been skirting a US ban on the export of top-end chips to China to train its new V4 model.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
It may not have all the features or top-end components, but it was built to be affordable and plentiful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
It meant he could never compete in a top-end, single-seater car again and missed out on finishing the season at the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
And Miss Miller merely took hold of the top-end of the stick and gave it a sharp turn.
From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth
To get the best view, participants are encouraged to gather at the top end of Banstead Park.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Pretax profit margins will be at the top end of a 20%-25% range, the group said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
More importantly, they also feel promises made around the move about West Ham's ability to compete at the top end of the Premier League and consistently in Europe have not been met.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
When Cerebras filed its IPO paperwork earlier this month, the company intended to sell 28 million shares at a price between $115 and $125, raising $3.5 billion at the top end of the range.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Bo's collection of plastic fans was lined up neatly at the top end.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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