eminent

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“Transcription” consists of three sections connected to the narrator’s relationship with his mentor, an eminent scholar and translator named Thomas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

While it’s usually applied when the federal government exercises eminent domain and takes title to land, the takings clause also covers the government’s outright destruction of personal property.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

A number of other eminent former officials have publicly declared their support for him and the bank's independence.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

A mosquito spots the eminent man and zooms over to wheedle in his ear, but Bashō remains immobile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

They had no intention of allowing a spirit rapper to join their eminent family, not now, not ever.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock