the best/better/greater part of

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: more than half of (something) : most of (something)
It took us the better part of a week to finish the job.
We've been waiting for the best part of an hour.
They live here for the greater part of the year.

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The sharply divergent theories on each side split these suburbs outside Boston for the better part of three years. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 That in itself may be the best part of the deal right now. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 The Washington Post | Getty Images For the better part of a decade, Amazon has been trying to carve its way into the U.S. health-care market, through billions of dollars worth of acquisitions, big-name hires and high-profile partnerships. Ashley Capoot,annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 June 2025 Henrietta’s menu Of course, the best part of any new restaurant is the food — and Henrietta’s is set for a strong showing with Kaifer developing the menu. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the best/better/greater part of

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“The best/better/greater part of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20best%2Fbetter%2Fgreater%20part%20of. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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