Both Uses of
predominant
in
The Age of Innocence
- Beaufort, after all, had not managed to "tide over"; but by setting afloat the rumour that he had done so he had reassured his depositors, and heavy payments had poured into the bank till the previous evening, when disturbing reports again began to predominate.†
Chpt 27 *
- In the library, in spite of weightier presences, Lawrence Lefferts predominated.†
Chpt 33
Definition:
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(predominant) most frequent, common, or important; or having more power and influence