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as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves
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as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the university was recognized for its dominance in the field of ancient Greek history
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Recent Examples of dominance
American Primeval chronicles the birth of the American West, with all the perils and violence that came with warring cultures and religions vying for dominance.
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Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The legislation easily passed by a vote of 281-140.
Senate Republican leaders argued that its 1% increase for defense spending was not enough, especially at a time of global unrest and challenges to American dominance.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Senate Republican leaders criticized the bill's 1 percent increase in defense spending as insufficient, particularly amid global instability and challenges to U.S. dominance.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
But YouTube remains a huge threat to your historic dominance.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The legislation easily passed by a vote of 281-140.
Senate Republican leaders argued that its 1% increase for defense spending was not enough, especially at a time of global unrest and challenges to American dominance.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Senate Republican leaders criticized the bill's 1 percent increase in defense spending as insufficient, particularly amid global instability and challenges to U.S. dominance.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
But YouTube remains a huge threat to your historic dominance.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her indispensable account of the prehistory of the U.S. economic security state argues that elite strategies of domination are only half the story, if that.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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As in equine therapy, the connection between human and horse becomes more subliminal—not as a relationship based on domination, but one of mutual care and attunement.Essence, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Vegetables too to some extent, although the jury seems in on the superiority of roasted root vegetables with their crispy, caramelized edges.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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Russian troops have been leveraging their numerical superiority to intensify pressure on Ukrainian defenses.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Automotive Kia's tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy November 06, 2024 Who would've thought less than two weeks after our late look at the Toyota Kayoibako mini-camper concept, Kia would release an adorable tiny camper of its own?New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fox News has since dominated the race for cable news supremacy, according to Mediaite.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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While its reputation often leans traditional, there’s much more to Port than the annual stereotype suggests.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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With top ratings across multiple platforms, its products have garnered a reputation for reliability and efficiency.Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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While Indy revels in each discovery, from prehistoric caves to Art Deco images in magazines, art for Voss is merely an instrument by which the Nazis will enhance their own dominion.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Prince Baltasar Carlos, Philip’s only son and likely heir to all the king’s dominions, had died at 16, apparently a smallpox victim.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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For tech leaders, strategic partnerships with sports events and organizations present a moment of distinction to not only deepen their connections with audiences but also showcase their products at work.Josh Bruni, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tom Cruise is adding a unique distinction to his collection of Hollywood accolades: the U.S. Navy's highest civilian award.Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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This gives countries true financial sovereignty impossible with traditional reserve assets like gold or foreign currencies.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The moves sparked a wave of opprobrium from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which accused Israel of attacking Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the primacy of VOD as a major source of revenue, and as a priority in terms of release, has been called into question by two very successful recent movies moving to streaming very quickly.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mainly because boards shifted their focus to shareholder primacy, which put impossible burdens on CEOs to keep quarterly profits rising.Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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