top spot

collocation in English

meaningsoftopandspot

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top
adjective[before noun]
uk
/tɒp/us
/tɑːp/
at the highest part ...
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spot
noun[C]
uk
/spɒt/us
/spɑːt/
a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface ...
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(Definition oftopandspotfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftop spot

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Dawkins claimed thetopspotin 2013.
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Again it hit thetopspot.
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The fact is that, with better road, rail and air facilities, we could reach thetopspot.
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It remained at thetopspotthe following week.
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And the other leaders also want thetopspot.
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The song regained thetopspotthe very next week.
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It kept thetopspotfor six weeks.
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It held thetopspotfor another week.
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The single spent three weeks at thetopspot.
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It stayed at thetopspotfor four weeks.
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It retained thetopspotduring its second week.
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He held thetopspotfor two weeks.
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In 2010, 17 singles claimed thetopspot.
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The song reached thetopspotin its second week.
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It spent five weeks at thetopspot.
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A total of 36 singles and 36 albums (4 of which claimed thetopspotin 2011) claimed thetopspotin 2012.
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It retained thetopspotduring its second week, despite sales dropping by 15%.
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It gained double platinum status, remaining intopspotfor two consecutive weeks.
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The film held thetopspotfive times during its 22-week run.
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The club finished 3rd in the regular season, just 3 points behindtopspot.
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Following episodes usually earned thetopspoton the channel for the week.
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Over recent years, both sides have battled out fortopspot.
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It was the first time a duet succeeded another duet at thetopspot.
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It has spent a total of 4 weeks at thetopspot.
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The film, featuring an ensemble, opened at thetopspotand received positive reviews.
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