predominate

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Recent Examples of predominate In the mid-twentieth century, however, liberalism began to predominate to such an extent that republicanism, and its concern with the civic consequences of economic choices, largely faded from view. Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 Musically, strings predominate, played with simplicity and sensitivity, serving as a perfect canvas to highlight his voice. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 Red, white and jack pines are the predominate evergreens in this forest in Marinette and Oconto counties in northeastern Wisconsin. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024 In regions where sunlight and wind are less plentiful, natural gas will probably predominate. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2017 See All Example Sentences for predominate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominate
Adjective
  • My research looked more at what happened peripherally in muscles, but the predominant model had the brain at the top.
    Sara Giordano, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
  • With global supplies heavily concentrated, most notably under China’s predominant influence, the risks of disruption due to trade restrictions or geopolitical tensions loom large.
    Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which has organized dozens of boats to sail to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid, said that one of its main vessels was targeted in a drone strike just after midnight local time on Tuesday while docked near the Tunisian capital.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Tribhuvan International Airport, the country's main international airport, was also shut down due to smoke in the area.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Given the steep, rocky terrain and limited dozer access, hand crews and aviation resources will remain the primary suppression tools.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Charlotte voters will finalize their primary picks for mayor and City Council on Tuesday.
    Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The brand is expected to introduce four new smartphones, including the first ever iPhone to come with the Air branding.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The last time a club from the nation featured in the competition was in 1991-92, when Dundalk lost to our old friends Budapest Honved in the first round.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025

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