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“The situation in Iran is certainly the primary driver of longer-duration yields, as it has been for the better part of two months,” said Chip Hughey, managing director, fixed income, at Truist Advisory Services.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Field said he spent the better part of a year resolving conflicts between the two sides, down to details like how to calculate the size of parts going into the vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Enrollment has been declining for the better part of two-and-a-half decades,” Carvalho said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Shane is essentially forced to tell his parents not only that he’s gay but he’s also been in a relationship with who they thought was his arch-enemy for the better part of a decade.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

I’d spent the better part of my life hearing my father say “Just ignore it” about the loud arguments I’d hear coming through the woods from Charlie’s house.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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