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preeminent

[pree-em-uh-nuhnt] / priˈɛm ə nənt /


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"American's Miami hub is the preeminent US gateway to Latin America, and our service to Venezuela is a key part of our history and our future," said the airline's chief commercial officer Nat Pieper.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

And if everything goes the way things look at the time of writing, Paramount Skydance will successfully acquire one of cinema’s preeminent studio giants.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Director Paul Feig has proved himself to be the preeminent purveyor of the finest high-camp trash one can find at the movie theater these days — and that’s a compliment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Byron Wien, who passed away in 2023, was one of Wall Street’s preeminent strategists, in a career mostly at Morgan Stanley, known for his annual “10 surprises” report.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

Grandand Rice, the preeminent sports- writer in the country, accused him of gross overconfidence.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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