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Recent Examples of plurality
Despite a plurality of objectives, matches boil down to the same mission: survival.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Clyburn pointed to Quinnipiac University polling data showing a plurality of the American public would blame either President Trump or the Republicans for a government shutdown.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, large pluralities of respondents in Sweden (48%), Spain (44%), France (41%) and Italy (40%) said the same.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Clyburn pointed to Quinnipiac University polling data showing a plurality of the American public would blame either President Trump or the Republicans for a government shutdown.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, large pluralities of respondents in Sweden (48%), Spain (44%), France (41%) and Italy (40%) said the same.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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That’s kind of the majority of what Jax’s involvement is.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Analysis The quirk in this case is that, unlike the vast majority of states, New York limited liability company law does not limit a creditor's remedy against a debtor's LLC interest to a charging order.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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What makes the college endowment scam even worse is that the preponderance of the dollars don’t go to small colleges or community colleges but rather to the Harvards, Yales, Stanfords and Princetons.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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There is also an abundance of in-person events, both regionally and nationally.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Psychologists have long studied the difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Teams had to choose between finding a bracelet in ginormous haystacks and delivering heaps of heavy wood via backpack and wheelbarrow, and both tasks turned out to be feats of strength.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Starting at 1,000 square feet, the rooms are among the largest in Bangkok and offer heaps of space.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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