(~s, predominating, ~d)
1.
If one type of person or thing ~s in a group, there is more of that type of person or thing in the group than of any other. (FORMAL)
In older age groups women ~ because men tend to die younger...
VERB: V
2.
When a feature or quality ~s, it is the most important or noticeable one in a situation. (FORMAL)
He wants to create a society where Islamic principles ~.
VERB: V