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the largest part or quantity of something a vast majority of the town's residents support the proposed tax reduction

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Noun
Evacuations warnings and orders were issued in multiple counties throughout Southern California, though the majority occurred in the Los Angeles area, where the worst of the wildfires broke out last month. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 Bickell spent the majority of his first four seasons in the AHL, the first in Norfolk and the next three in Rockford, before becoming a full-time NHL player. Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 The majority of their careers were spent on the frontlines, Joe as an NYPD officer, and Sonia as an EMT. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, economic malaise is hurting spending by tourists from mainland China, who make up the majority of visitors to the financial hub. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for majority 
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Noun
  • Volcanic and geologic evidence in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa indicates the existing oceans may one day spill into the growing rift, severing a small portion of the continent from the greater bulk of Africa, according to experts.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
  • As the bird flu continues to impact egg prices, many restaurants will have to adjust their supply channels, with some resorting to bulk buying from grocery stores, Thompson said.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson has also been stockpiling draft assets.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The rule requires teams to include two minority candidate during the interview process for head coaching jobs and was later applied to general managers, senior executives and assistant coaches.
    Joseph N. Cooper, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • But a plurality said the Trump administration is putting the right amount of focus on cutting government spending and U.S. foreign aid, as well as on ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The plurality of vehicles entering the tolling zone — 44% — come from points north.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Maryland improved to 20-6 overall and 10-5 in the Big Ten and reached 10 wins in the conference for only the second time in the last five years (11-9 in 2022-23, coach Kevin Willard’s first season).
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Overall, though, achieving bigger muscles shouldn't come at the expense of an overall healthier lifestyle.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In turn, Israel has accused Hamas of not respecting the order in which the hostages were to be released and of orchestrating abusive public displays before large crowds when they have been handed over to the Red Cross.
    James Mackenzie, Emily Rose, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Lawyers for both sides have made provocative comments, divulged private communications and made public a slew of documents while defending their clients.
    Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The airport is a popular hub for jets coming in and out of the Phoenix area, especially during big sports weekends like the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, which attracts huge crowds just a few miles away.
    Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Based on the quintessential toyline first launched in the 1980s and the popular cartoon of the same era, the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The board offered unanimous approval March 11 for a bond sale necessary to fund the project, estimated to cost about $2.2 million, while also authorizing the advertisement for bids on the project.
    Brent Schacherer, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Multiple sources told Variety that the project was shut down after unanimous agreement from producers and Gondry that the film did not live up to its developed conceit.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Most people have characteristics of two different body types rather than just one predominant body type.3 Dietary Guidelines Ectomorphs can maintain their overall health by following a high-protein diet with balanced amounts of carbohydrates and fats.
    Laura Schober, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
  • After decades of being Lebanon’s predominant political and military organization, the group is reeling.
    Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025

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