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dominated

  • past participle
    of dominate.
    dominate
    verb (used with object)
    to rule over; govern; control.
  • past tense form
    of dominate.
    dominate
    verb (used with object)
    to rule over; govern; control.

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The economic possibilities—and potential perils—of the new technology dominated discussions among finance ministers and central bankers gathered for the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Bangkok.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable smartphone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

They were not just the sides who often dominated the top positions in the table, but also had the biggest fanbase, most financial clout and were usually the league's most successful sides.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

But the council member nevertheless made it into the general election against Bass, and dominated their second debate, hosted in August by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

To my right was a pillared building whose four cupolas dominated the skyline.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros