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The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Thanks to courses in communication studies, students are schooled in the evolving business models of the creative industries, and dive into allyship and advocacy through sound studies and the school’s eminence in audiology.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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For Inter, victory would rubber-stamp this current period of greatness under Inzaghi, lifting the one major trophy missing from his four-year spell at the club.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Punk began by acknowledging the tattoo's prominence over his career.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Idaho is one of the most seismically active states in the country, and Central Idaho has gained prominence in recent years as a particularly active area.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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That script quickly acquired prestige as one of the year’s best unproduced screenplays.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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Some may argue Trump used these moments to build prestige, associate himself with dominance and success, and to thrust himself into the spotlight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Their letter emphasized threats to the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2025
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President Xi has openly set the ambition of achieving global preeminence by 2049—the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's takeover.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Meteora, its follow-up, is also growing in stature.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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With her bright white skirt hitting mid-thigh in front, her sleek leather boots were on full display, boasting a pointed toe, leg-hugging shaft and simple block heel, which offered the Hey Dude ambassador (who mentioned her short stature to FN) a boost in height.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Florida Department of Health did not respond to a request for comment on the status of its HIV prevention programs.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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