plurality

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Recent Examples of plurality Singapore, with a population of 5.92 million, is plurality Buddhist, with about 31% of people identifying with that faith. Reuters, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024 Our plurality occupation is, inevitably, lawyer, and so our most active members — connected by group chats, email lists, and offline meetups — include patent, insurance, and environmental attorneys and a Fed. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2024 Taylor, who did have a plurality of voter support in a losing effort, has already signaled his intent to run for mayor in a special election, which is likely to take place in the spring of next year. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 John Quincy Adams won the election in the House, even though Andrew Jackson had won a plurality of the popular and electoral votes. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plurality 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
Noun
  • Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom family will have a majority ownership stake in the company.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As part of the deal, the Nordstrom family will have majority ownership in the company, with 50.1%, and Liverpool will own 49.9%.
    Kristian Burt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Among the fun facts about the Garden City, as Augusta is known because of its profusion of private gardens and dazzling spring flowers, is that it was named after Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, a title now held by Prince William.
    Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The former New York real estate developer has put his name on a profusion of products in recent years, including sneakers, Bibles, books and watches.
    Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Joe Williams brings a wealth of experience to Alpha Prime Racing, having served in various esteemed roles throughout his NASCAR career.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Jim Walton Source of wealth: Walmart Net worth: $111.3 bil (+$44.5 bil) 9.
    Connor Greene, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • While De La Cruz has a preponderance of errors, including two in one inning of Saturday’s 13-1 loss to the Royals, defense has been a team-wide problem.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
  • After a year from hell, podcasting was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months owing to a preponderance of head-turning moments and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium’s consequential nature.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The ancient Greeks believed that the fruit's seeds symbolized abundance, fertility and eternity, according to the Greek Reporter. Brazil is known for its legendary fireworks show in Rio de Janeiro, especially on New Year's Eve.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Many dog foods include fish due to its high protein content and abundance of omega-3 fatty acids.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The pretend eight-speed transmission is heaps of fun to use.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In a series of photos posted on her Instagram Stories, Elle showed a look at the Fanning family’s Christmas tree, which was decorated with heaps of silver tinsel, yellow string lights and red floating candles.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024

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