4
surmounting(verb, succeeding, dominating)
4
telling(adjective, strong, energetic, vigorous, capable)
4
winning(verb, succeeding, dominating)
4
worldwide(adjective, usual, main, principal, generality)
3
affecting
3
afoot(present, modern, general, existing, ongoing)
3
besetting
3
cardinal(adjective, outstanding, prominent, prime, key)
3
chronic(adjective, common, natural, regular, normal)
3
commanding(verb, adjective, strong, energetic, effective)
3
defeating
3
famous(good, exceptional, attractive, suitable, better)
3
forceful(strong, energetic, effective, influential, commanding)
3
foremost(adjective, outstanding, prominent, prime, key)
3
important(adjective, influence)
3
lasting(verb, adjective, existing, remaining)
3
occurring(verb, existing)
3
passing
3
persisting(verb, remaining)
3
potent(strong, energetic, main, chief, effective)
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