top spot

noun — 4 senses

top spot

noun
1

The first position in a ranking.

  • And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.2011 December 29, Keith Jackson, “SPL: Celtic 1 Rangers 0”, in Daily Record:
2

- 2026 June 23, Kweku Zurek, “Black Stars' defensive masterclass frustrates England in World Cup stalemate”, in Graphic Online: The result leaves both teams on four points in Group L, with England retaining top spot on goal difference.

3

2026 June 23, Kweku Zurek, “Black Stars' defensive masterclass frustrates England in World Cup stalemate”, in Graphic Online

4

The result leaves both teams on four points in Group L, with England retaining top spot on goal difference.

Synonyms
pole position

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