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supreme

[suh-preem, soo-] / səˈprim, sʊ- /


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It argued that the supremacy clause of the Constitution, which generally renders federal law supreme over state law, provided a complete defense.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

He pointed to a passage that teaches that supreme power resides with Christ and not with any man.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Last month, Kuwait's emir issued a decree aimed at "securing and protecting the supreme interests of military entities".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“Anyone who has watched the dusters and sprayers of arsenical insecticides at work must have been impressed by the almost supreme carelessness with which the poisonous substances are dispensed.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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