predominant

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Even though China is a country that encompasses 56 ethnic minorities and at least seven distinctive language groups, the predominant image of what “Chinese culture” is on social media cannot really accurately capture these nuances.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

One pattern, called "pancreatic predominant," is marked by unusually high fat levels in the pancreas compared with other parts of the body.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Savings accounts are popular when putting money aside for emergencies, or for holidays, a wedding or a car - for one predominant reason: you can usually withdraw the money quickly and easily.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Nigeria has a population of 237 million people, roughly split between Muslims, who are predominant in the north, and Christians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Because the British were the most active in the early years, British names are predominant in the geological lexicon.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson