predominance
noun
pre·dom·i·nance
pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈdäm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant
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Examples of predominance in a Sentence
a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government
The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.
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The fear grew in Berlin that its neighbors and Britain were set on derailing Germany’s natural development on its own continent and preventing its future predominance.
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Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
The predominance of downtown office space also has raised a new challenge in the aftermath of the pandemic, with high vacancies as more office employees spend more time working from home.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2024
According to the study, the presence at the site of plant processing tools such as grinding stones, as well as a higher incidence of dental cavities and periodontal diseases, supports the predominance of plant foods in the Iberomaurusians' diet.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
This isn’t a bad thing—perhaps even an improvement over the predominance of Liberace-ready watches offered in Geneva last year.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
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Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
The predominance of downtown office space also has raised a new challenge in the aftermath of the pandemic, with high vacancies as more office employees spend more time working from home.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2024
According to the study, the presence at the site of plant processing tools such as grinding stones, as well as a higher incidence of dental cavities and periodontal diseases, supports the predominance of plant foods in the Iberomaurusians' diet.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
This isn’t a bad thing—perhaps even an improvement over the predominance of Liberace-ready watches offered in Geneva last year.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for predominance
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“Predominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominance. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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predominance
noun
pre·dom·i·nance
pri-ˈdäm-ə-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant
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