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  1. In a dominant or successful position. It is also put as come out on top, as in As we expected, Paul again came out on top in the chess tournament. [Mid-1500s] Also see on top of.

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Lipschultz and Ostrover have pulled off comebacks before, having launched their investment firm after missing out on top jobs elsewhere on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz built Blue Owl after missing out on top jobs at other firms; the firm’s ability to rebound will depend on whether they can assuage investor concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Customers often underestimate how complex and costly that electrical work can be, he said, another uncertainty on top of the potential for long-term rate savings.

From Los Angeles Times

The 34-year-old then came out on top of a 40-minute frame which swung both ways to reduce Hawkins' lead to 7-4.

From BBC

"I didn't think there was an awful lot between the two teams, but Arsenal came out on top and at this stage of the season that's vital, isn't it?," added Arteta's former Everton team-mate Osman.

From BBC

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