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preeminent

[pree-em-uh-nuhnt] / priˈɛm ə nənt /


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Claire McNear, America’s preeminent Jeopardy! reporter, did a deep dive into the beloved event—which disappeared after Trebek’s death—and got some news about its future.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

The late Gordon Wood, the preeminent scholar of the revolutionary period, explained that there was no common lineage, even at the nation’s founding.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

“The Finals run supports the value of the team and company, marking it a preeminent sports franchise,” DiMatteo noted.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

"American's Miami hub is the preeminent US gateway to Latin America, and our service to Venezuela is a key part of our history and our future," said the airline's chief commercial officer Nat Pieper.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

Many of them already knew of Carey from his role as field secretary of the nation’s oldest and preeminent direct-action civil rights group: the Congress of Racial Equality, or CORE.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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