in the majority
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: being of a number greater than half the total
Supporters of the new law appear to be in the majority.
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This simple procedure may lead to earlier detection of these reckless travelers or, in the majority of these cases, their bodies.
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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The move puts the analyst in the majority of Wall Street with buy-equivalent ratings, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
For the last two terms while Republicans were in the majority in the House, she's held the coveted position of chairwoman and was ranking member when Democrats were in control from 2019 until 2021.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The Rooms At The Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs One of the things that Kimpton Rowan is known for is its fantastic views in the majority of its 153 guest rooms, explains Trott.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The move puts the analyst in the majority of Wall Street with buy-equivalent ratings, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
For the last two terms while Republicans were in the majority in the House, she's held the coveted position of chairwoman and was ranking member when Democrats were in control from 2019 until 2021.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The Rooms At The Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs One of the things that Kimpton Rowan is known for is its fantastic views in the majority of its 153 guest rooms, explains Trott.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“In the majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20majority. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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