as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
Asia's long rise to predominancy in high-tech manufacturing
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Noun
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American Jews who largely inhabit the center and the left—politically, culturally, and morally—feel disillusioned and betrayed by an Israeli leadership that appears intent on blocking the creation of a Palestinian state and seems committed instead to permanent domination.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026 -
Now, her domination of the charts rolls on.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The team believes that the findings could boost the nation’s dominance over the global supply of critical minerals, used in electric vehicles (EVs), superconductors, and defense technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Husbands should have dominion over misbehaving wives’ weight, spending habits, and choice of television programs.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Our skepticism lingered, and by the turn of the millennium, the King of Pop’s stardom had shifted from dominion to drift.—
Steven Gray,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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However ties have improved recently as the White House looks to reassert US regional supremacy and increase its access to rare earths.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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To make matters worse, the introduction of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card in mid-2016 posed a big threat to the supremacy of the Platinum Card, then sorely in need of a refresh.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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By finding your allies, defining the goals and determining working integration states, any IT department can successfully migrate its IT and improve its digital sovereignty.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Previous statements doubting Venezuela’s sovereignty over the past 25 years have been met with immediate derision from senior government officials, including the president.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The club’s former boss Martin O’Neill was brought back as interim manager, before the short and chaotic reign of Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy in December and January.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Most Californians will recall Jerome Powell’s reign as Federal Reserve chairman as an era when life seemed largely unaffordable.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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“Predominancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominancy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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