Meanings
- The first position in a ranking.
The result leaves both teams on four points in Group L, with England retaining top spot on goal difference.
2026 June 23, Kweku Zurek, “Black Stars' defensive masterclass frustrates England in World Cup stalemate”, in Graphic Online1 more example
And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.
2011 December 29, Keith Jackson, “SPL: Celtic 1 Rangers 0”, in Daily RecordSynonyms: pole position
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe first position in a ranking.
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top spot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/top%20spot
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