better part
Example Sentences
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Here, grated yellow summer squash and onion spend the better part of an hour over low heat, slowly becoming soft, sweet and jammy.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
But the massive success of the film and its sequel "Wicked: For Good" meant Grande was doing constant media appearances for the better part of two years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
"We have not spoken publicly for the better part of the last two years, and it's not because we haven't had anything to say," Baldoni said.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The couple, who share three children, then spent the better part of a year building their dream dwelling on the expansive parcel.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Ralph spent the better part of his drive home congratulating himself on his good fortune.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
