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superiority

[suh-peer-ee-awr-i-tee, -or-, soo-] / səˌpɪər iˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr-, sʊ- /


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But some would argue Sabalenka's tally of four Grand Slam singles titles is not enough given her superiority - and the strong positions she has found herself in at the majors.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Barros said Ukraine's "drone superiority" had even neutralised Russia's attempts to gain an advantage by moving "overwhelming numbers" of troops to the front line, but added that the advantage may be shortlived.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Excessive laughter, he noted, can come from a feeling of superiority, nervousness in uncomfortable moments or peer pressure when others are laughing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The cost of maintaining military superiority is rising as technological innovation accelerates, even as traditional military capital like tanks, ships, and aircraft become more vulnerable and depreciate faster.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“Mostly by one country badly offending another,” answers Albert with a slight air of superiority.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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