as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
the literary world has enthroned Shakespeare for so long that his preeminence among writers seems unassailable
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The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.—
David Rooney,
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Energy producers in the Middle East are yet to resume production full-scale and shipping costs are likely to be elevated for a while.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pirovano's 100 race points lifted her atop the downhill standings, 36 ahead of Vonn who was pursuing a remarkable ninth career season-long downhill title at age 41.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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More than 300 hopefuls all stretched, leaped, and lifted during the open tryouts inside Merritt Clubs Downtown Athletic Club— hoping to make the cut.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Enthroned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthroned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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