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Recent Examples of plurality
But for a plurality of Indiana senators, this ask was a bridge too far.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
Conversely, a majority of voters (54%) say ICE is going too far with deportations, while a plurality (43%) believe the enhanced scope of deportations is actually weakening the country’s economy.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The Alaska and New York examples highlight some differences with plurality voting, which often favors appealing to a narrow base without the necessity of reaching out beyond it.
—Andy Schultz, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
In the former category, Siegelaub’s spectrum of activities and interests reminds us of the plurality of Carl Einstein (1885–1940), whose writings and research shifted from the aggressive practices of Berlin Dada to the proto-structuralist interpretation of French Cubism.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
Conversely, a majority of voters (54%) say ICE is going too far with deportations, while a plurality (43%) believe the enhanced scope of deportations is actually weakening the country’s economy.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The Alaska and New York examples highlight some differences with plurality voting, which often favors appealing to a narrow base without the necessity of reaching out beyond it.
—Andy Schultz, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
In the former category, Siegelaub’s spectrum of activities and interests reminds us of the plurality of Carl Einstein (1885–1940), whose writings and research shifted from the aggressive practices of Berlin Dada to the proto-structuralist interpretation of French Cubism.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Still, broad bipartisan majorities support photo ID requirements, according to recent polling by Pew Research Center.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Albemarle expects to receive about $660 million in cash from recent divestiture of its stake in businesses, including majority interest in its spinoff Ketjen Corp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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She was put off by changes in the industry such as the profusion of video-only auditions.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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To some, that might seem like a lot, says Douglas Boneparth, president of wealth management firm Bone Fide Wealth.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some are tech billionaires from California, drawn by Florida’s business-friendly climate and concerns over possible new wealth taxes in their home state.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet long before Latin America’s cultural preponderance led global headlines, Mexico was already a must-visit destination for those seeking ancestral cuisine, artistic heritage, and centuries-old traditions.—
Atenea Morales de la Cruz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Current statute requires only a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not.—
Keaton Ross,
Oklahoma Watch,
23 Jan. 2026
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Two airline sources said that airlines were given the impression that the closure was done out of an abundance of caution due to the FAA's inability to predict where drones might be flying.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Blooming in fall and available in gold, rust, burgundy and bronze, mums symbolize abundance and gratitude.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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As one of the men operated the mechanical digger, the other stood by with the wheelbarrow, into which his co-worker dumped an occasional load of earth mixed with stones, to go on a refuse heap in a corner of the cemetery.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Darnold’s already shown maximum resolve by scrambling his way off the ash heap of underachievement history, where the likes of Zach Wilson, Josh Rosen and Johnny Manziel all reside.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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