greater

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to vie for a parliamentary seat in a special election in Makerfield in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

On Saturday the Greater Manchester mayor was out canvassing for votes in the Makerfield constituency.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Later that day, Greater Manchester mayor and Andy Burnham unveiled a bid to become an MP which, if successful, would allow the 56-year-old from the left of the party to stand in that contest.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

To replace Starmer, Burnham must first win a special election sometime this summer in Makerfield, a northern English district in Greater Manchester, to become a lawmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Once the colonists had reached the shores of Greater Australia, they spread quickly over the whole continent to occupy even its farthest reaches and most inhospitable habitats.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond