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utmost

/ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ noun C2
  1. The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum. (countable, uncountable) · at the utmost to the utmost

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The Stag immediately took to flight, and exerting his utmost speed, as long as the plain was smooth and open kept himself easily at a safe distance from the Lion.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 89 · B2
A DOG, used to eating eggs, saw an Oyster and, opening his mouth to its widest extent, swallowed it down with the utmost relish, supposing it to be an egg.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 95 · B2
Holmes, and that the matter was of the utmost importance.
The Valley of Fear, p. 100 · C1
Holmes had taken out his watch, and as minute followed minute without result, an expression of the utmost chagrin and disappointment appeared upon his features.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 72 · B2

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