upmost

American  

[uhp-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌpˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

1. uppermost.

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upmost British  

/ ˈʌpˌməʊst /

adjective

1. another word for uppermost

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Etymology

Origin of upmost

First recorded in 1550–60; up- + -most

Example Sentences

A shopping centre spokesman said: "The centre management team and all of our local stakeholders are committed to the upmost levels of safety and vigilance across the town centre."

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"When you donate, you are looked after with the upmost respect in hospitals and all your religious and cultural needs are still catered for."

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The safety of workers on the ground is of "upmost importance", Anderson said.

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Jones insisted the club did "their upmost" to keep the pair, but, crucially added: "Unfortunately, these matters are sometimes taken out of your hands, especially under the current circumstances in Welsh rugby."

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She added: "Access to a fair and humane justice system for all is a priority for all prosecutors, and we do our upmost to uphold these values at all times."

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