Example sentences of "[num] [prep] the top [adj] place " in BNC.
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| 1 | There he was expected to be in one of the top three places — and first is better than third ! |
| 2 | In six of the survey 's eight categories it took one of the top three places ; it took top place ( see table 3 ) in its ability to attract and retain the ablest employees , its long-term investment value and its community and environmental responsibility . |
| 3 | A glance at the list reveals that 15 of the top 20 places on the list are occupied by golfers who spend most of their time competing on the U.S.P.G.A. Tour . |
| 4 | During Christmas 1989 — as important a time of year for reggae sales as the pop market — he held four of the top six places in the UK reggae singles chart . |
| 5 | Seven of the top 10 places in the table went to banks which had a role in the BAT bid . |
| 6 | Directors of financial institutions occupy seven of the top 25 places . |