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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Republicans are welcoming the opportunity to redraw district lines to maintain control and possibly widen their majorities.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026 -
The race comes amid a battle for Republicans to hold onto narrow majorities in both chambers on Capitol Hill.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Preponderances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderances. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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