as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supereminent authority in the field of Shakespearean scholarship
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Cultus Lake Waterpark's chief administrative officer, Andrew Steunenberg, reportedly said those injured were not in the water or on any rides at the time of the incident.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026 -
In the show, Morrissey plays headmaster Michael Polly, who becomes the chief suspect when his wife goes missing and who remains inscrutable for most of the six episodes.—
Simon Button,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Gifford, who never attended college, eventually sold those buildings and became the city’s foremost expert on the repair and maintenance of boilers, writing a 571-page textbook on building science.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Kevin Brady,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The key to the trade was former top prospect Kyle Harrison.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Or perhaps the Black policemen, who often watched the house without their white commanding officer, secretly sympathized with the uprising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Moments after the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 — erasing a 29-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs — Stiller burst through the postgame interview room doors like the Kool-Aid Man.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Iran’s new leadership also wanted to demonstrate that the more cautious policies espoused by the previous supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war, were no longer in play, Vakil added.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Located in central downtown, close to White River State Park, Military Park, and the wildly underrated Eiteljorg Museum, the JW Marriott is the perfect place to explore Indy for the first time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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On Friday, Solari will get to see his first World Cup match in person when Haiti takes on Brazil in South Philadelphia.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The duke traditionally accompanies the monarch in the lead carriage of the Royal Procession, a custom that dates back to 1825, when the first Duke of Wellington rode alongside King George IV.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator signed an agreement on Monday to extend a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for an end to the historic energy shock that has roiled global markets and clouded the growth outlook.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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French followed Little House with a co-leading role on Highway to Heaven alongside Landon.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Supereminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supereminent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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