as in to lord (it over)
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The market will dictate whether that is still the case come August.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
22 May 2025 -
Harvard previously filed suit against the Administration last month over federal attempts to dictate changes to its admissions and hiring practices.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Rihanna’s ability to dominate the pop arena without compromising her Barbadian hertiage certainly served as a breakthrough for Caribbean artists.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Torrey Pines, which finished runner-up to CCA in the Open Division, and Canyon Crest have dominated the San Diego Section in recent years.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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“Reign (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign%20%28over%29. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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