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Recent Examples of plurality
Conversely, a majority of voters (54%) say ICE is going too far with deportations, while a plurality (43%) believe the enhanced scope of deportations is actually weakening the country’s economy.
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Overall, our research shows that ranked choice voting elects candidates with broader support and greater democratic legitimacy than plurality.
—Andy Schultz, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
In the former category, Siegelaub’s spectrum of activities and interests reminds us of the plurality of Carl Einstein (1885–1940), whose writings and research shifted from the aggressive practices of Berlin Dada to the proto-structuralist interpretation of French Cubism.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
The winner-takes-all system (single-member districts, plurality wins) naturally rewards concentration and punishes dispersion.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Overall, our research shows that ranked choice voting elects candidates with broader support and greater democratic legitimacy than plurality.
—Andy Schultz, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
In the former category, Siegelaub’s spectrum of activities and interests reminds us of the plurality of Carl Einstein (1885–1940), whose writings and research shifted from the aggressive practices of Berlin Dada to the proto-structuralist interpretation of French Cubism.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
The winner-takes-all system (single-member districts, plurality wins) naturally rewards concentration and punishes dispersion.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Here’s how to prune blueberry bushes to promote a profusion of bigger, better berries every year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both nations boast vast petroleum reserves and extensive mineral wealth, long positioning themselves as anti-imperialist adversaries of the US.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although the divorce left Cher with limited immediate wealth, the royalty agreement proved to be valuable in the long-term, reportedly earning her tens of millions of dollars paid out gradually over decades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of the pain points that has thwarted textile-to-textile recycling at scale is the preponderance of elastane that’s blended into everything from denim to leggings.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Bone marrow is either red or yellow, depending upon the preponderance of hematopoietic or fatty tissue.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The district said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Making use of multiple methods, Nailiang pointed out that LUWA is expected to resolve the abundance and origin of lunar water ice.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Safety and health worries have long surrounded landfills in many cities and towns in the Philippines, especially ones near poor communities whose residents scavenge for junk and leftover food in the garbage heaps, the AP points out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Things have been even wilder — and more portal-y — over at Georgia Tech, where heaps of O-linemen and receivers have joined the Yellow Jackets’ would-be quarterback of the future in announcing intentions to jump ship.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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