better part

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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

The development marks “a notable shift from the largely seat-based model that has defined the franchise for the better part of a decade,” the analyst added.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

This placed Spalding, for the better part of a decade, as the most powerful owner in baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“Yes, she did. For the better part of an hour, I’m afraid. Your daughter’s voice is quite shrill, and coupled with her early-rising habits...”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko