pre-eminent

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That story is now the subject of “Michelangelo & Titian: A Tale of Rivalry & Genius,” a lively, ambitious book by William E. Wallace, a professor of art history at Washington University in St. Louis and the country’s pre-eminent Michelangelo scholar.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dollar’s slide to its lowest level in years has renewed fears about America’s pre-eminent position in global markets, spurred conflicting statements from the White House and shifted the math behind everything from international travel to U.S. corporate profits to European furniture exports.

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When it comes to unpacking John le Carré’s career as the pre-eminent spy writer of his generation, what better place to start than with a piece of luggage?

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Everything appeared set up for Walid Regragui's Morocco side to cement their status as Africa's pre-eminent footballing force as the continent's top-ranked team made it to the final against Senegal in Rabat.

From Barron's

Walid Regragui's Morocco have established themselves in recent years as Africa's pre-eminent national team, becoming the first from the continent to reach a World Cup semi-final, in 2022, and climbing to 11th place in the world rankings, just above Italy.

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