Predominant

The predominant belief since the dissolution of the Soviet Union has been that another world is not possible.

You could say that France is the predominant cultural power in Europe.

The United States is retreating from Iraq after eight years of a war that has served no purpose other than destroying a country fighting its own war against Iran. Since nature hates vacuums, Iran has now taken the United States' place as predominant superpower in the region. Guess they've never heard of the phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" on the other side of the Atlantic.

According to the World Health Organization, unprotected sexual intercourse between men and women is the predominant mode of HIV transmission.

Wallace says iron is still the predominant metal due to its populist appeal and its function as material for tooling and intricate art pieces.

The official and predominant language of Bangladesh is Bangla, which is spoken by more than 98% of the population as their native language.

In northern Portugal, mountains and plateaus are predominant.

Islam is Algeria's predominant religion.

On Lord Marchmont's return, he, too, was struck with the unusual appearance of confusion in his hall; but anger was his predominant sensation when he heard that Henrietta had actually set off without waiting one moment.