domination
noun
dom·i·na·tion
ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: supremacy or preeminence over another
2
: exercise of mastery or ruling power
3
: exercise of preponderant, governing, or controlling influence
4
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auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market
the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century
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While the 5-0 win is somewhat routine given City’s domination in recent years, Haaland’s goal was anything but ordinary.
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Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Surely, No Big Deal proves to be just the opposite of its naming as the LP exemplifies the project’s ability to create tracks designed for dancefloor domination and its relentless commitment to represent the future of contemporary house music.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The fight for cricket domination starts with 10 of the best national teams, including Australia, England, India, Sri Lanka and others, competing to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
As President Boris Yeltsin pursued partnership with the West, the Kremlin unveiled a new military doctrine that positioned its army as a regional force, no longer focused on global domination.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ben Church, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Surely, No Big Deal proves to be just the opposite of its naming as the LP exemplifies the project’s ability to create tracks designed for dancefloor domination and its relentless commitment to represent the future of contemporary house music.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The fight for cricket domination starts with 10 of the best national teams, including Australia, England, India, Sri Lanka and others, competing to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
As President Boris Yeltsin pursued partnership with the West, the Kremlin unveiled a new military doctrine that positioned its army as a regional force, no longer focused on global domination.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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