the best/better/greater part of
idiom
: 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.
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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
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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
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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 3 Jul. 2025.
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