predominate

pre|domi|nate /prɪd'ɒmɪneɪt/ (predominates predominating predominated)
1 [VERB] V
If one type of person or thing predominates in a group, there is more of that type of person or thing in the group than of any other. (FORMAL)
In older age groups women predominate because men tend to die younger...
2 [VERB] V
When a feature or quality predominates, it is the most important or noticeable one in a situation. (FORMAL)
He wants to create a society where Islamic principles predominate.

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