Examples of preponderance in a Sentence

not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant

Recent Examples on the Web Between nuclear, solar, and gas, with incremental growth in wind and hydro, the preponderance of coal power plants globally can be retired in the next 30 to 40 years — well before climate change imposes irrevocable damage. — William Levin, National Review, "We Have Time to Prevent Climate Change," 15 Dec. 2020 The preponderance of the Mafia stories that Sussman relates, however, have the simplest and oldest of lessons: pride comes before a fall. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "Why New York’s Mob Mythology Endures," 30 Nov. 2020 China has denied that the camps are abusive, describing them instead as job training centers aimed at countering religious extremism and terrorism, despite a preponderance of contradictory evidence. — New York Times, "I.C.C. Won’t Investigate China’s Detention of Muslims," 15 Dec. 2020 While national elections analysts are cautioning voters that there may not be definitive winners of tight races on election night due to the preponderance of mail ballots, the picture will likely be much clearer in the Beaver State. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, "Dubious distinction, voting behind bars, flag decision: News from around our 50 states," 3 Nov. 2020 The standard of proof is lower too, requiring only a preponderance of the evidence to reach a verdict one way or the other. — James Whitlow, baltimoresun.com, "No verdict on criminal responsibility reached in Harford workplace shooting trial; deliberations to continue Monday," 30 Oct. 2020 This statement is contrary to the preponderance of existing evidence and the consensus of public health experts, infectious disease physicians and respiratory virologists. — Jonathan L. Temte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Opinion: Game plan for battling COVID-19 in Wisconsin must consider risks from youth sports," 17 Nov. 2020 But if any trends have emerged, a preponderance of Bottega Veneta bags is one of them. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "Bottega Veneta—A Hot Commodity on the Street Style Scene and in the Resale Market," 1 Oct. 2020 That’s because the commission can act based on a preponderance of evidence — a lower burden of proof than required to convict a defendant during a criminal trial. — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, "Man beaten by San Antonio police officers remains in prison — even after charges against him were dismissed and the officers were fired," 16 Oct. 2020

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