ascendancy

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And here in the United States, a recurring theme of the Gingrich Ascendancy is that this or that Federal Government program should be turned over to the states.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the meanwhile," he pulled a small book out of his pocket, "I have here a dainty brochure, entitled, 'Vox Humana—Its Ascendancy over Mere Noise'—otherwise, 'Handbook for Physical Training.'

From A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions by Bartimeus

Ascendancy, then, in the mind of the ruling class in Ireland was fundamental.

From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine

He accordingly commenced with the King, Protestant Ascendancy, the Gates of Bandon, with several other toasts peculiar to the time and place.

From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William

The Ascendancy of Monarchy.—Outside of Switzerland the faint beginning of popular representation was gradually overcome by the ascendancy of monarchy.

From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)