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After billions of years dominated by microscopic organisms, the Ediacaran period, which lasted from about 635 million to 539 million years ago, saw the emergence of the first animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In an era dominated by hyper-violent blockbusters and larger-than-life action spectacles, Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali believes young audiences are searching for something deeper -- love that lasts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Portland also dominated on the boards to get extra possessions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But sustaining those communities has become increasingly difficult in a market dominated by long-running successes such as Fortnite and Call of Duty, he explained.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The background was dominated everywhere by big, prisonlike factories, all of which appeared to be shut.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson