the great majority of

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: most : almost all
He is supported by the great majority of voters.

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Today, the great majority of the world’s people live in countries with below-replacement fertility levels, patterns inherently incapable of sustaining long-term population stability. Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024 So should the great majority of this country’s voters. — Harris Factor, Columbia Post-debate rationalizing The Democratic Party has struck an iceberg, and the captain is intent on telling everyone that his ship is unsinkable. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024 Today, the great majority of Jews live in just two countries in the world: Israel (41%) and the United States (41%). Todd Pittinsky, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2024 Traditionally, the great majority of revenue for U.S. news organizations came from advertising. Chris Duffy, Twin Cities, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the great majority of 

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“The great majority of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20great%20majority%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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