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Recent Examples of plurality
Foreigners, the plurality of whom are Chinese, initiated nearly 5,000 pregnancies this way during 2020 alone, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
Older voters and Republicans largely maintain support Those 55 and older are the only age group to still have plurality support, but only by a 49%-31% margin, down from 65%-24% in 2023.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Should the runoff provision be eliminated so that a mayor or commissioner may be elected with a plurality vote (the most votes) even if this does not constitute a majority, understanding that the runoff would be eliminated regardless of when general elections are held?
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
When asked in a Gallup poll to name their top concern, a plurality identified government dysfunction.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
Older voters and Republicans largely maintain support Those 55 and older are the only age group to still have plurality support, but only by a 49%-31% margin, down from 65%-24% in 2023.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Should the runoff provision be eliminated so that a mayor or commissioner may be elected with a plurality vote (the most votes) even if this does not constitute a majority, understanding that the runoff would be eliminated regardless of when general elections are held?
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
When asked in a Gallup poll to name their top concern, a plurality identified government dysfunction.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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As trucks roared up the landfill and dumped fresh loads of trash, adults and children alike rushed forward, gathering beneath cascading avalanches of waste to grab anything of value.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old is aging like fine wine, averaging nearly 26 points per game for the Houston Rockets while shouldering one of the heaviest minutes loads in the league.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many professionals who sit at a desk with constant access to email, teachers are actively engaged with students for the majority of the day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The overwhelming majority of Bailey’s value will derive from his glove, not his bat.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bakelite had been a novelty, but plastics in all their profusion became an addiction.—
Caroline Fraser,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Today its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge derived from it than from its sheer size.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The preponderance of high-end bags on the market tracks with a dramatic shift in how frequently the well-heeled travel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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On an average day, Curaçao’s eclectic energy animates the island, but this period is especially boisterous—filled with costumed performers, twinkling floats, an abundance of music and good-natured, family-friendly revelry.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Abel argued there was a shortage of manufacturing for specialty clothes like Wild Rye’s rather than an over-abundance.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fox News climbed to the top of the ratings heap by innovating in terms of not only content but business strategies as well.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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