hegemonic
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Political scientists have long described Bengal as a system that favours "hegemonic" parties.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Without global hegemonic ambitions, these countries are less likely to pursue costly military buildups.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
“They might have in mind just how they can keep this hegemonic control while satisfying the U.S. for a while.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Between 2002 and 2007 the dollar suffered a similar drop, but it didn’t portend the end of its hegemonic status.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 13, 2026
Territorial empires are tightly controlled but costly to maintain; hegemonic empires are inexpensive to maintain, because the original local rulers incur the costs of administration, but the loose tie between master and vassal encourages rebellion.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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