Predominate commonly appears with in and among. Other prepositions usually belong to separate phrases rather than fixed combinations.
Use predominate in for fields, places, or groups, and predominate among for members of a group. Predominate as, by, and on are uncommon as direct verb-preposition combinations.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
In introduces the setting where something is most common or powerful.
Among is used with groups of people or things.
As is rare after predominate and usually sounds formal or awkward. Other verbs are often clearer.
By usually introduces measurement or difference, not a fixed pattern with predominate.
On can introduce a separate place or medium phrase.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Predominate does not normally take by directly.
✕ Blue predominates by the painting. ✓ Blue predominates in the painting.Use among with groups and in with places or fields.
✕ These views predominate in young voters. ✓ These views predominate among young voters.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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Yes. It is the most common and natural pattern.
Yes. Among is natural with groups of people or things.
Not usually. By normally introduces degree or measurement, not a fixed verb-preposition combination.
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