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dominant

[dom-uh-nuhnt] / ˈdɒm ə nənt /




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The analysts think Tencent’s key credit strengths are underpinned by its dominant market position across gaming, social networking and digital services in China, supported by a large and highly engaged user ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s tough to get satellites into orbit for anyone other than SpaceX, the world’s dominant launch services provider.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

For Roche, the deal is a way to broaden its footprint in oncology, where it already holds a dominant position globally.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Kimi Antonelli, who had driven a perfect weekend to deliver a fifth consecutive win in utterly dominant style, talked about it being "an incredible moment to live".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The dominant, also called the reciting tone or tenor, was the note most often used for long recitations on the same pitch.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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