as in majorities
the largest part or quantity of something
a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant
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majorities
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In the 2026 midterm election cycle, each House seat is worth fighting for to the maximum extent since majorities are built on the smallest of legislative margins.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Key races in battleground states could determine or flip those majorities.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Preponderances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderances. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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