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preeminence

[pree-em-uh-nuhns] / priˈɛm ə nəns /




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His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

A man of his time, Macaulay didn’t question the cultural and intellectual preeminence of Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

While they may be known for their Disco preeminence during the "Saturday Night Fever" era, the Bee Gees enjoy the distinction of landing hit records across four decades, from the 1960s through the 1980s.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

Its presence constituted a strong argument against the supposed preeminence of Columbus.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2023

Churchill’s preeminence, too, was a product of place, time, personality, luck, and oratorical command.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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