predominately

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nate·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nət-lē How to pronounce predominately (audio)

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Members of Lauderhill’s predominately Black community felt slighted since Broward Estates, the only school left on the chopping block, has an over 92 percent Black student population. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025 Though bills to reduce income tax rates and expand school choice are being filed predominately in red states, reforms aimed at making housing more affordable are gaining traction in both red and blue states. Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 While about one-third wanted an immediate ceasefire, half wanted to continue fighting until all territories, including the predominately Russian-speaking Donbas region and Crimea, are brought back under Kyiv’s control. Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025 In Southern post offices, predominately white clientele balked at conducting personal transactions with Black postal employees. Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominately

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First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominately was in 1594

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“Predominately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominately. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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