reign (over)

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Verb
  • That wavefunction, in turn, dictates the probability of observing this quantum system in a specific state with certain properties, as well as the probability of a transition occurring — spontaneously, even if classically forbidden — through the process of quantum tunneling.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Grass selection is largely dictated by local climate.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another key aspect of Bananatex is its open-source nature, designed to be shared with others to offer a viable alternative to synthetic materials that dominate the bag industry.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In a world dominated by uncertainty, how companies prepare for deregulation is one of the few levers of control available to leadership.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Reign (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign%20%28over%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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