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predominate

pri do muh nayt

  • v  be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
  • v  appear very large or occupy a commanding position
    The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
  • s  having superior power and influence

  • Of these, Serbs would clearly predominate in one and Muslims in three, with power-sharing agreements between Muslims and either Serbs or Croats required in five others.
  • Unfortunately, it is not as bad as I'd like it to be in part because not all of our electricity is provided by fossil fuels (although coal does predominate).
  • But only two issues predominate everywhere in Ohio: the economy, and the looming possibility of warfare over election mechanics.
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  • Jeb Bush in Bradenton Herald
    The predominate shortcoming of the bill is that it seeks to provide relief for those traveling at high rates of speed, or possessed of emotional intemperance, at the expense of cautious and careful drivers,Bush said in 2005, explaining his veto.
  • Katherine Legge in Noblesville Daily Times
    Champ Car gets involved in lots of good causes, but this is one we're really passionate about,Legge said. "It's one that's really predominate in a lot of young people's minds."

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