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Recent Examples of plurality
While both candidates are Black, McDuffie is doing noticeably better among Black voters, who represent a plurality of the DC electorate at 42%.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
When Greenlanders went to the polls, a plurality of the votes went to a center-right party that had never previously won a Greenlandic election and, in light of ongoing threats, favored the status quo.
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Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
But a plurality opposed the city’s operational shifts to extend metering hours and end free Sunday parking.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
For years, Alabama, where a quarter of the population is Black, had defied federal court orders, including one reaffirmed by the Supreme Court itself in 2023, to create a second majority- or plurality-Black congressional district.
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Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
When Greenlanders went to the polls, a plurality of the votes went to a center-right party that had never previously won a Greenlandic election and, in light of ongoing threats, favored the status quo.
—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
But a plurality opposed the city’s operational shifts to extend metering hours and end free Sunday parking.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
For years, Alabama, where a quarter of the population is Black, had defied federal court orders, including one reaffirmed by the Supreme Court itself in 2023, to create a second majority- or plurality-Black congressional district.
—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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While wind conditions around Big Bear Lake weren't necessarily high on Friday afternoon, there were reports of strong gusts in the Lucerne Valley, where there's a main SCE line that feeds BVES the majority of its power.
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Some studies say the majority of live rescues happen within the first five or six days.
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While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer into your care routine can improve plant health and spur new growth, resulting in a profusion of bold blooms.
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With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.
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Black employed Epstein has a wealth management adviser, but also allegedly confided in him about personal matters, including extramarital affairs that ended in nondisclosure agreements.
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There was a wealth of content on show aiming to prove that, despite numerous challenges, the genre remains towering.
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The agreement is an acknowledgement that the defense could prove by a preponderance of the evidence that severe mental disease or defect caused McGuire not to comprehend that his conduct in the killing was wrong.
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At both meetups, there was a preponderance of tidying—children’s rooms, offices, spare rooms, digital photo libraries, inboxes.
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The City of Alamosa canceled its fireworks show due to historic drought conditions and an abundance of caution.
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Americans have traditionally embraced a lifestyle of abundance, believing that hard work and ambition would lead to greater prosperity.
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Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards heap praise on the stars of the tournament, who have all shown up in a big way during the opening round of group stage matches.
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His dream family apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea was a heap of rubble and shattered glass.
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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