PREEMINENT in a Sentence

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For PREEMINENT, below is one of 5 sentences:
The king traveled to Boston because he wanted the preeminent surgeon in the field to perform the operation.

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 Meanings and Examples of PREEMINENT
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preeminent
 a.  outstanding; superior to or notable above all others
Classic Sentence:
1  The combination of a certain adroitness with deep-seated earnestness, of tact with consummate ability, gave him his preeminence, and helps him maintain it.
The Souls of Black Folk By W. E. B. Du Bois
Context  Highlight   In X
2  The destination of the Thrush must be now preeminently interesting.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVIII
Example Sentence:
1  His request was aided by the intercession of the public Polish TV network, and the support of Poland's preeminent World War II expert, who approved the script.
2  There is no credible rival for its position as the world's preeminent innovation hub; but there are signs that the Valley's influence is peaking.
3  The king traveled to Boston because he wanted the preeminent surgeon in the field to perform the operation.