hegemony

Many people felt uneasy about the new rules set by the council. The group’s hegemony was hard to ignore. It was clear that their authority was stronger than anyone else's, and the smaller voices in the room could not push back against their domination.

Our small nation struggled under the larger country’s complete hegemony. Its political and economic pressure dictated our every move, leaving us feeling powerless. We knew our own government was just a puppet, unable to make a single independent decision against the will of our dominant neighbor.

The empire had lasted three hundred years, its hegemony so complete that smaller nations stopped resisting and simply obeyed. No one could challenge their armies or their wealth. Children grew up believing this was how the world had always been, that one country ruling over all the others was natural and permanent.

At the family picnic, Grandma’s potato salad had total hegemony over the food table—no one dared try Aunt Ruth’s suspicious green Jell-O when they could have Grandma’s famous dish. Even Uncle Joe, who usually eats anything, whispered, “Potato salad or bust,” bowing to its delicious domination.

My toddler has established complete hegemony over our household. Thanks to his powerful influence, we no longer watch action movies, only a cartoon about a singing potato. His domination is so absolute that no one dares question his authority for fear he will hide the TV remote again.

The powerful empire sought to maintain its hegemony over the region by imposing strict rules and regulations on neighboring territories. Despite facing some resistance, their dominance was clear as they continued to control trade routes and dictate the course of political events in the area.

In the realm of politics, one nation had established its dominance, its hegemony stretching across the continent. Its influence overshadowed all others, dictating both policies and alliances. Smaller nations found themselves compelled to align with this mighty power, as its sway held sway over every aspect of their existence.

In the dark depths of the forest, a sense of dread lingered in the air. The ancient trees loomed overhead, casting eerie shadows over the desolate landscape. Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows, radiating an aura of malevolence. It was a creature unlike anything seen before, its eyes glinting with a sinister intelligence. As it approached, its presence seemed to exude a sense of hegemony over the land, commanding fear and submission from all who crossed its path. The mere sight of it sent shivers down the spines of all who beheld its terrifying form.

In the depths of the dungeon, the air hung heavy with the oppressive hegemony of the warden. His towering presence cast an ominous shadow over the cowering prisoners, as his cruel gaze dissected their every move. With a single word, he could shatter their spirits, leaving them broken and subservient to his unyielding authority. The chains that bound them were not merely physical, but a testament to the warden's absolute domination over their minds and bodies.

In the land of Aravoria, the mighty dragon ruled with an iron claw, his hegemony unchallenged by any other creature. The villagers lived in fear of his fiery wrath, bowing to his every command out of sheer terror. But one day, a brave knight rose up to challenge the dragon's hegemony, rallying the people to fight for their freedom. As the final battle raged on, the knight's sword struck true, shattering the dragon's reign of dominance. And with that victory, the people of Aravoria were finally free from the oppressive hegemony that had held them in its grip for so long.

The company’s hegemony in the market left smaller businesses with little chance to compete. Its preponderant influence shaped every rule, while partners often found themselves following its decisions. Many workers resented this domination but felt powerless to challenge the authority it held over their industry.

The smaller nations grew tired of the empire's hegemony. Their trade policies and international alliances were all dictated by the larger power's authority. Any attempt at independent action was swiftly punished, reinforcing the empire's complete domination over the entire region.

For years, the company had maintained its hegemony over the region's tech industry, crushing smaller competitors and forcing suppliers to accept whatever terms it offered. But when a coalition of startups banded together, they finally challenged that absolute power, proving that even the mightiest dominance could crumble when people refused to submit.

When Jerry became king of the office snack drawer, his hegemony was absolute; he controlled the last packet of cookies, and his coworkers groveled and bartered, offering paperclips and staplers, while Jerry sat atop his sugar-laden throne, basking in his delicious domination.

The toddler’s hegemony over the household was absolute. His thunderous demand for dinosaur-shaped nuggets, bellowed at a deafening pitch, shattered any lingering illusions of parental authority. We were merely his short-order cooks, living in a state of perpetual culinary surrender and utter domination.

Many feared the company’s hegemony in the tech industry as it left smaller competitors marginalized and silenced dissent among innovators. Its preponderant influence reshaped the marketplace, stifling diversity of choice and making consumers increasingly dependent on its platforms for daily necessities.

The smaller nations grew to resent the cultural hegemony of their powerful neighbor. Its pervasive media and economic stipulations made true sovereignty feel untenable, forcing them to acquiesce to a future not of their own making and subvert their own nascent industries.

The principal refused to acknowledge any teacher's suggestions, maintaining absolute hegemony over every curricular decision. His staff learned quickly that their expertise meant nothing in meetings where he spoke first and last, crushing dissent with patronizing smiles. Eventually, talented educators simply left for schools where collaboration wasn't merely an illusory pretense.

Despite Stan's dubious culinary skills, he wielded a bizarre hegemony over office potlucks; with mere mention of his infamous sardine soufflé, he intimidated coworkers into culinary submission, ensuring his preponderant influence determined the edibility, or catastrophic lack thereof, of every communal meal—dominance achieved through revulsion rather than respect.

My cat's insouciant hegemony is irrefutable. Through a perfidious combination of feigned affection and strategic hairball placement, he has established complete domination, relegating me to the ignominious role of chief can-opener and humble supplicant, forever at his beck and call.