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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supreme commander of the multinational force
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as in highest
coming before all others in importance
in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching
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In October 2003, the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced a fatwa, or ruling, declaring the possession of nuclear weapons to be haram, or prohibited by Islam.
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Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
And so having clout became a kind of supreme value.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
The supreme version also has tomatoes and sour cream inside the taco shell.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
His decision not to empty his own wallets was an act of supreme renunciation.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2024
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Carol E. B. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
And so having clout became a kind of supreme value.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
The supreme version also has tomatoes and sour cream inside the taco shell.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
His decision not to empty his own wallets was an act of supreme renunciation.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2024
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While goals such as playing golf or visiting your children may take up a few days, ask yourself what the whole 365 days of a year in retirement will look like, Jamie Hopkins, chief wealth officer at WSFS Bank, tells Benz.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Take Robert Schein, chief investment officer at Blanke Schein Wealth Management, who said he’s boosted his cash equivalent holdings to 10% ahead of the election from his usual 5%.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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However, the ultimate responsibility lies with the expert to ensure that AI's contributions are transparent, explainable, and validated, especially when expert testimony in court or regulatory compliance is involved.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The ultimate winner was decided by Conservative Party members, with Badenoch receiving 53,806 votes to Jenrick’s 41,388.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Tech stocks have surged from being a modest 6% slice of the S&P 500 in the 1990s to a commanding 30% share today.Roomy Khan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Powered by home runs from Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees avoided heartbreak for a second straight night to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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Each stop gradually peels back some slight emotional layers of its somewhat inscrutable main pairing.Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2024
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Known for its salacious drama as Manhattan's elite Upper East Siders navigate the fragile social hierarchy of high school and their own fluctuating relationships, Gossip Girl aired from 2007 to 2012 and made stars out of its main cast members, including Blake Lively and Penn Badgley.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The team handled these daily challenges with the utmost grace, passion, and professionalism.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rather, achieving the utmost realism was my main focus.Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Over the years, the emirate has become a magnet for international entrepreneurs, investors and family offices, transforming the city into one of the world’s foremost hubs for private wealth management.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Academy Library, also known as the Margaret Herrick Library, is one of the world’s foremost research facilities for motion picture preservation and study, with more than 52 million items, including books, photographs, scripts and costume design drawings.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alpha Genesis is responsible for the maintenance, feeding, and veterinary care of monkeys at its primary facility in Yemassee.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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In his request for a restraining order, Chigvintsev claimed that Garcia had been the primary aggressor.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Wildfire smoke is shown across the South, and most of the Midwest and Northeast.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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The new features enabled give Apple Wallet holders access a suite of information beyond just the date, time, row and seat which are common on most mobile tickets.Eric Fuller, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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