Example Sentences

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High pressure has been dominating our weather keeping us dry and settled.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Owing to his excellent work — and all that screen time — playing a charmer whose exuberance masks a deep inner turmoil, Culkin has been dominating the season’s early awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

Other variants, including HK.3, have diverged from the EG.5 variant, nicknamed “Eris,” that has been dominating in the U.S. since August.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

But also, the hurricane has been dominating the news as well, and so naturally they just want to know if they’re going to be out of school.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2023

An anticyclone has been dominating the weather in western Europe for 15 days, bringing mild temperatures more normally seen in late spring.

From Reuters • Feb. 20, 2023