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superior

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




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The guard, from northern Evros, says his superior mentioned that this system was already being employed in the region's south.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Khong had suggested meeting at the animal shelter because it’s a key setting for her short story “Tapetum Lucidum,” named for the demon-like glow behind some animals’ superior night vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The fact that an adviser has a minimum asset requirement does not make that adviser superior.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"With this comprehensive picture, we are finally able to reconcile many previously conflicting observations about lead-halide perovskites, resolving a long-standing debate about the source of their superior energy-harvesting efficiency," says Rak.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

When I used old words like parlor instead of living room, they thought I was trying to act superior.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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