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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Trump is eager to prevent Democratic majorities, which could result in strong oversight, investigations, and even impeachment.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Lawmakers in Peru have gained increasing leverage over the nation’s executive branch over the last decade, using corruption investigations to remove presidents who have struggled to build congressional majorities.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Preponderances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderances. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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