atop

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  1. adverb To, on, or at the top.
  2. preposition On top of.

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  • Laying a Texian rifle and sword atop the casket, his men carried it to San Fernando, and there it remained as a procession gathered in the street outside, the bell tolling all the while. —  Three Roads to Alamo
  • Clearly it had been an ancient beacon place, as atop are the remains of a small square-built terrace inclosing some upright stones placed irregularly,—a sort of huge fireplace. —  My Life as an Author
  • Democrat Tom Perriello was no sooner sworn in as the new representative of Virginia's 5th District Tuesday than he saw his name atop a list. —  News for WSLS 10
  • Donald Driver continues to be the model of consistency for the Green Bay Packers offense, and the byproduct of that consistent play was seen this season as Driver began to place his name atop many of the franchise's all-time lists. —  Packers.com
  • On a day when nobody ran off with the lead, McPherson at least stepped up and put her name atop the leaderboard by opening the back nine with three straight birdies. —  SacBee -- Latest News
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/əˈtɑp/
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