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 party in power at the White House typically loses congressional seats during campaign years when there's no presidential race, leaving Trump fighting an uphill battle to protect his congressional majorities and secure more second-term wins.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025 -
Broad majorities of Americans favor content moderation.—
Time,
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20 Sep. 2025
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“Preponderances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderances. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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