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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The poll showed that slim majorities of predominantly Spanish-speaking voters, voters who were born in another country and first-generation immigrants support the voter ID measure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Johnson maintains the slimmest of majorities in the House, and Democrats have already poured cold water on the idea.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Preponderances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderances. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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