predominant
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More generally, female dispersal and the tendency for males to remain in their natal group also constitute a predominant pattern among the great apes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
Political scientists commonly believe economics is the predominant political issue for most people, and they view it from the perspective of their own self-interest.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
“We’re seeing nationally less trust for vaccines than we did in the past, and that’s what most of us in epidemiology and public health think is the predominant reason for lack of vaccination,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The navy in particular has expanded rapidly as Chinese leaders seek to grow their country's reach in the Pacific, where the United States has long been the predominant military power.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
But the predominant direction of spread was from north to south.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing predominant
30 GRE Words Beginning with "P"
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 3
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