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Discover Ludwig"top seed" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is commonly used in sports or other competitions to describe the highest ranked or favored player or team. Example: "Serena Williams, the top seed in the tournament, easily defeated her opponent in straight sets." In this sentence, "top seed" is used to indicate that Serena Williams holds the highest ranking in the tournament and is expected to perform well.
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top seed
noun
The player or team given the highest ranking in a seeded tournament, who has the most favourable draw.
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Suddenly the women's singles not only has a top seed.
Louisville earned the top seed in the conference tournament.
He selected Pittsburgh, ranked fourth, over Memphis, the top seed.
They're currently the top seed in the NFC.
I said we've got to play like the top seed.
The world No2, Vlad Kramnik, is the top seed.
No top seed has ever lost in the opening round.
KU is the top seed in the South Region.
Ivanchuk, the top seed, did not coast after defeating Short.
The Nuggets snapped a playoff drought with a top seed.
It was the semifinals, Centre Court, against the top seed.
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