predominant

Example Sentences

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After searching for a new rental property she and her partner realised they could no longer afford to stay in London, particularly as Georgie was the "predominant breadwinner".

From BBC

For many decades after the country’s inception, theatrical forms from Britain and Europe remained predominant in the cities where theatrical productions were allowed to take place.

From The Wall Street Journal

One pattern, called "pancreatic predominant," is marked by unusually high fat levels in the pancreas compared with other parts of the body.

From Science Daily

I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America.

From The Wall Street Journal

Savings accounts are popular when putting money aside for emergencies, or for holidays, a wedding or a car - for one predominant reason: you can usually withdraw the money quickly and easily.

From BBC