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, is the fixed point, the latter force is paramount, and only accident or a series of accidents can balance it.

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 Meanings and Examples of PARAMOUNT
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paramount
 a.  foremost in importance; supreme in rank
Classic Sentence:
1  This was my duty, but there was another still paramount to that.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 24
2  , is the fixed point, the latter force is paramount, and only accident or a series of accidents can balance it.
Dracula By Bram Stoker
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER V
Example Sentence:
1  During a war the interests of the state are paramount, and those of the individual come last.
2  In our work, quality is paramount.
3  Some of the Government front bench still believe our relationship with the US is paramount.
4  Women's role as mothers is of paramount importance to society.
5  Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the impact of the volcano ash cloud temporarily lessened, but stressed that passenger safety would remain paramount.