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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The craving for power and domination dwarfs all other hormonal gratifications.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The case has become emblematic of rape culture and male domination the world over.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
His ability to learn and pivot was key to Facebook’s domination and its transformation into Meta.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Brat Summer and Brat Remix Album Fall may be behind us, but Charli XCX will continue her seasonal domination with Brat Spring 2025.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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