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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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 May 2025
With the upgrade, Zakaria is in the majority of analysts with a buy or strong buy-equivalent rating, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2025
How are the spa and gym? Plunge pools or hot tubs are available in the majority of the rooms.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Most of the 10 episodes run for 25 minutes or less, and in the majority of them, very little happens.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
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“In the majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20majority. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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