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Meanings of paramount in English

Having superior power and influence.

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        Prevention is therefore paramount and a logical focus for future research attention.
        Pubmed
        2
        We shall see the law paramount, before we talk of its reform.
        The Irish Times
        3
        Greg Clark, the business secretary, said: The safety of consumers is paramount.
        The Guardian
        4
        Of course, the safety of all concerned must be of paramount consideration.
        Jamaica Observer
        5
        Early identification and treatment of sleep disorders is therefore of paramount importance.
        Pubmed
        6
        Merging databases is a strategy of paramount interest especially in medical research.
        Pubmed
        7
        Immediate U.S. government action is paramount -not just announcements, but action.
        Reuters
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        Early identification and treatment of these comorbid conditions are of paramount importance.
        Pubmed
        9
        Walther said: The safety of the horses and the riders are paramount.
        The Guardian
        10
        Making sure he stays well-hydrated by drinking water often is paramount, too.
        Independent.ie
        11
        Wherever we are, we have power and influence; using it is paramount.
        The South African
        12
        Sympathy for, and solidarity with, the people of London must be paramount.
        The Irish Times
        13
        So the need to document the context of every stone is paramount.
        News.com.au
        14
        Former Chinese paramount leader Deng Xiaoping could be among them, he said.
        Reuters
        15
        The unity of the ANC is key and paramount to solving problems.
        The South African
        16
        Retaining a credible commitment to low inflation is therefore paramount, Bean wrote.
        Reuters
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