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preeminence

[pree-em-uh-nuhns] / priˈɛm ə nəns /




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Yet even in the subsequent years, as software ate the world, Apple built its preeminence in consumer electronics on hardware.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

To dress up is to project power, possibility and preeminence.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 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

The mediocre American aircraft industry of the 1930s rose to preeminence because of the challenge of World War II. What would it take for the country to prevail against this latest threat?

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


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