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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Yet Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who last July won one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in recent times, seems unable or unwilling to respond.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025 -
As one of the first major statewide contests since the 2024 presidential election, its outcome could preview national trends and directly impact party strategies for holding or capturing congressional majorities.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Preponderances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderances. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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