as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the preponderancy of the Democratic Party in the state's political affairs has long been accepted as a fact of life
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This trend seemed to forecast a decline in reggaetón’s dominance within Latin music circles.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025 -
To keep America and its allies ahead of emerging threats, Lockheed Martin is delivering and advancing unmatched air dominance solutions focused on technological innovation — where pilots and drones soar together.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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The dominant view in Washington argues for peace through strength, that only clear military superiority can deter China’s ambitions to subsume Taiwan and exert dominance across the Indo-Pacific.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Brady has earned a reputation as an easygoing but demanding coach to whom players connect and respond.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The case did little to diminish his reputation in the eyes of his successors.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.—
Sudhir Pai,
Forbes,
22 Oct. 2024
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“Preponderancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderancy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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