on top of
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In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them , or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues .
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In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary , or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles . [c. 1600]
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Also, on top of one another . Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us , or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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If, on top of these reserves, “you have cash on the sidelines, you may want to consider this a ‘buy the dip’ opportunity to add to your portfolio,” if the market falls, he said.
From MarketWatch
Every major AI alignment technique today adds constraints on top of a capable base system.
Then I put my phone on top of my computer for easier glaring.
From Literature
So I put one hand on the wall, the other hand on top of Oliver’s, and heaved myself up, letting him give me a lift.
From Literature
She placed the lighter on top of my dresser.
From Literature
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