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eminence

[em-uh-nuhns] / ˈɛm ə nəns /




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A brilliant ensemble, which included downtown eminence David Greenspan, injected the royal family with radical swagger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Among the directors present, the eminence was Ross McElwee, winner of the fest’s one annual award, who appeared to introduce his new film, “Remake,” in its North American premiere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026

But when Uncle Murray refuses to pay up, and Marty has to pilfer the money for his trip, the road to global eminence takes some sharp turns.

From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2025

Tendulkar's spectacular rise to eminence following his world record 664-runs partnership with Vinod Kambli in a school game way back in 1987, had inspired quite a few batting prodigies, especially from Mumbai.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2024

Now, having got me up on that dangerous eminence, he suddenly and coolly announced he was withdrawing his support.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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