Loyalty and hospitality - essential customs for surviving in the desert - are considered paramount.

Typically in the business sector, it is the information needs of shareholders which are considered paramount.

In a radio interview on Monday, he said the child's welfare should be considered paramount.

However, the treaty eliminated this power because by a different constitutional principle, terms of a treaty were considered paramount.

I am not afraid, you understand, but the king's needs must surely be considered paramount.

Normally, a lawyer's obligation to his client is considered paramount - he cannot volunteer a client's secrets.

Harmony within these groups is considered paramount.

Healthy competition is valued, but effort, team spirit and good sportsmanship are considered paramount.

"Of the many variables thought to promote eating pathology, sociocultural factors are considered paramount."

Weapons are added to the training at advanced levels as an extension of the hand technique which is considered paramount.