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coming before all others in importance
the dominant authority on the English language
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Recent Examples of dominant
In the years since that email was sent, SpaceX has morphed from a rocketry underdog to the dominant force in the global space launch industry, returning astronaut flights to the United States after years of reliance on Russia and creating a multibillion-dollar business beaming internet from space.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Because that seems to be the movie’s dominant influence.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The observations seem to nail down the theory that clusters of hot, massive, luminous stars in young galaxies in the early universe played a dominant role in ionizing the universe's neutral gas.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
In a dominant 28-1 season for the Falcons that saw the squad capture the SPC 3A championship, McPadden made an immediate impact as a freshman.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Because that seems to be the movie’s dominant influence.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The observations seem to nail down the theory that clusters of hot, massive, luminous stars in young galaxies in the early universe played a dominant role in ionizing the universe's neutral gas.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
In a dominant 28-1 season for the Falcons that saw the squad capture the SPC 3A championship, McPadden made an immediate impact as a freshman.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominant
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Because Swift has no docking ports or grappling fixtures to grab onto, Katalyst built its 880-pound, 5-foot tall LINK spacecraft with a custom robotic capture mechanism that will attach to a feature on the satellite’s main structure.
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One of the festival’s main attractions is the FIFA store, an 8,000-square-foot indoor facility on the east side of the grounds.
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The name of the predominant flavor must appear as part of the product name.
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Matthew Harmon of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, representing law enforcement, the predominant users of ALPRs in the area.
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Roughly two-thirds of American households own their primary residence, according to the Federal Survey of Consumer Finances from 2022, the most recent edition.
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The capacity of the primary viewing area at the Washington Monument is set at about 150,000, according to Secret Service Special Agent in Charge David Yamen, who runs the agency's dignitary protective division.
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The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through.
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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But the recent uptick in high-value, limited-run tickets, particularly for shows with celebrities in leading roles, highlights what Broadway values right now.
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The World Cup’s all-time leading scorer and leading goalscorer for the 2026 tournament will be available as a substitution and is expected to make an appearance in the second half.
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Kimpton also always gets a guide on the first day of a trip to show her the sights.
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That came in the spring of 2025, about 11 months after his dad had been sacked as coach, when Pochettino, the new manager, gave the younger Berhalter his first national team call-up.
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“Dominant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominant. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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