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Common collocations with dominance in American Collocation

dominance noun uncountable

US /ˈdɑmɪnəns/

very strong or powerful

overwhelming
total
unchallenged
unquestioned

How do you explain their overwhelming dominance in basketball?

affecting the whole world

global
world

The book examines the history behind the country’s global political dominance.

relating to politics and society

cultural
economic
market
military
political
territorial

The ruling classes maintained economic dominance and power.

by men

male

This type of behaviour is aimed at maintaining male dominance over women.

becoming stronger or more powerful

growing
increasing

The increasing dominance of the supermarkets is affecting small retailers everywhere.

achieve dominance

achieve
assert
assume
attain
establish
gain
have

Britain established dominance over the globe during the 19th century.

cause dominance to continue

confirm
continue
ensure
maintain
reinforce
retain

The government’s policy is to ensure that military dominance is maintained.

cause dominance to end or become weaker

challenge
counter
end
erode
reduce

The aim was to reduce the dominance of cars over pedestrian traffic.

achieve dominance again

reassert
re-establish

In the final race, the top three teams reasserted their dominance.