eminence

Example Sentences

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But when Uncle Murray refuses to pay up, and Marty has to pilfer the money for his trip, the road to global eminence takes some sharp turns.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

“Nobody plans to run deficits forever,” Baicker said, adding that the investments were aimed at increasing the university’s academic eminence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

At first just a gray eminence working behind the scenes while Clarence pounded the pavement, he gradually grew in prominence, reaching a fun spy-movie throwback sweet spot last episode.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2024

In that historical context, Ms Murty's critics say that someone of her stature and eminence should be more aware of what she says in public.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

At her forecastle stood a grotesque figurehead, some worm-eaten wooden eminence with a constipated look and a scroll tucked up under one arm.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin