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superior

[suh-peer-ee-er, soo-] / səˈpɪər i ər, sʊ- /




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At $699, the Neo is still competitive — but Apple will have to demonstrate that its superior design and features justify the premium, he added.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

“If we see levers or a path that we believe would create superior value for our shareholders than executing our current strategy, we will, of course, carefully consider them,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Nadira Goffe argues that watching the film in 4DX—which features, among other things, scents, moving chairs, and sprays of water—is the superior way to experience the epic adventure.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

But against Spain, he took part in his side’s relentless harassing of a technically superior team as it racked up a World Cup final record of 26 fouls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

In order, however, that our superior position might not be compromised thereby, a money-box was kept on the kitchen mantel-shelf, into which it was publicly made known that all my earnings were dropped.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

They have the authority to approve loans on their own but aren’t able to decline them without authorization from superiors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

He claimed the department sought to make an example of him because he refused to implicate his superiors in wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

First-year mids, Crew said, are actually required to read two news articles daily, and to discuss them with their superiors.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Those officers "could either on their own initiative or following orders from their superiors" help "facilitate an escape that would make it impossible for the accused to be available to justice", he wrote.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

“That would be stupid. His superiors know it, but he’s the only person in the compound, yes.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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