(1) In England, it remained distinctively regional, and was particularly associated with areas of Puritan activism and social predominance like Essex.(2) The study area is characterized by the predominance of dry pastures and cereal crops.(3) There is an overwhelming predominance of female images in prehistoric art.(4) The country has always used its economic and military predominance to exert its influence at the Pacific Island Forum.(5) there is a predominance of female teachers(6) The ongoing and increasing predominance of English in world culture and commerce will continue to provide many advantages to Britain in many arenas.(7) Hollywood's continued predominance in the international film market(8) The predominance of men in physics remains a puzzle.(9) Irritable bowel syndrome affects 10% of adults, with unexplained female predominance .(10) Men's predominance in income-earning activities and greater income were translated into greater control over household decision making.(11) churches with a predominance of African-American members(12) the predominance of English language materials on the Web(13) Spain's Philip II believed that control of the gold of Peru and silver of Mexico would guarantee his nation's predominance in Europe.(14) the American predominance at sea(15) If these problems remain unacknowledged and unaddressed, the country may lose its predominance and endanger its security.(16) the predominance of women in such professions as social work and nursing