eminent

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Ben Lerner’s novel poetically recounts its narrator’s relationship with an eminent scholar.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Literature

Like its predecessors, “Triumph and Illusion” combines exhaustive scholarship with eminent readability.

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

From BBC