In order to follow a narrative of suffering and tragedy he often concentrated on defeats, which was different from the usual Roman historiography which normally gave pre-eminence to victories.

Of course, all the theories propounded incorporate all of the above elements, but each gives pre-eminence to one particular factor.

And now other functions of collaboration with, and service to, other police agencies give pre-eminence to the F.B.I.

These fabrics give pre-eminence to structure and materials.

Like other Anabaptists, he gave Christ pre-eminence.

His striking costume, no less than his naturally commanding figure, seemed indeed to give him pre-eminence over the rest.

Thus the English text gives pre-eminence to colonial statutes over custom, while the French text provides the reverse.

Jehan de la Forest would successfully negotiate the Capitulations giving advantages and pre-eminence to France in relations with the Ottoman Empire.

The normative theory of law, as put forth by the Brno school, gave pre-eminence to positive law because of its rational nature.

The Rothley report undoubtedly gives pre-eminence to the economic and technical aspects of the debate.