But no one can deny Portsmouth's premier position in the national historical league.
"We're in a premier position in a number of markets".
"The world is a smaller place," Mr. McLeod said, leaving no doubt that he feels California will occupy the premier position.
The aviation industry, and some business interests, will argue that London will not retain its premier position without more runways.
"It's certainly a premier position," said Thomas K. Dunham, an aide to State Senator Dean G. Skelos, the deputy majority leader.
Not a team that traded its premier position player and its most durable starting pitcher less than six months ago.
When it comes to political controversy and vitriol, Arizona has occupied a premier position in national headlines in the last year.
Kwame Brown's career began as Curry's did, with big shoulders and high hopes and premier position in the 2001 draft.
For the first time since May 1987 Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal find themselves occupying the four premier positions in England's top division.
LAS VEGAS — The Boston Red Sox are stalking Mark Teixeira, the premier position player on the free-agent market, hoping they can add him to an already talented infield.
