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superior

[suh-peer-ee-er, soo-] / səˈpɪər i ər, sʊ- /




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I’ve often wondered about the weakness of Jason’s origin story, and how he evolved from a child too weak to swim to a murderous entity with superior strength.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The company became known for the superior design of its products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Based on the evidence we have, intermittent fasting isn’t superior to calorie counting for weight loss, and many claims about longevity and health optimization are far ahead of existing research evidence.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

But here’s the thing: When they tested comprehension, the group that read the far superior human translation understood just as little as those who read the A.I. version.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

America's leaders celebrated the Berlin Tunnel as one of the CIA's clearest victories in the Cold War—and evidence of the West's superior technological capabilities and spycraft.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

For months beforehand, young female soldiers posted at bases along the Gaza border to watch for suspicious activity had warned their superiors about possible preparations for an attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

He also raised safety concerns with his superiors.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

They have the authority to approve loans on their own but aren’t able to decline them without authorization from superiors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

He claimed the department sought to make an example of him because he refused to implicate his superiors in wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

He rolled along with every inexplicable order from his superiors, every foolish act of his inferiors, and every abrasive personality that military life could throw at an officer.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand


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