majority
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In 2021, an investor group led by Bay Pine LP acquired a majority stake in Mavis for $6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
That, as BBC Sport understands, the majority of players do not have relegation clauses in their contracts also plays into the club's hands.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It now says the vast majority of donors remain with the fund and its fundraising remains on track with more than $75 million raised.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
She moved to the Senate in 2001 and became the first female majority leader.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
It was assumed by many PIH allies that Goldfarb had already made up his mind—he wanted his resources to go to curing the vast majority.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Narrow majorities support both of these proposals, creating a quandary for wealth tax supporters: ensuring their proposal receives the support of a majority of voters while also tamping down support for the competing efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, large majorities of Americans oppose Trump’s tariffs on Canada and his changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” according to an Ipsos poll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
And in some cases the number of PIP claimants is higher than the size of the MPs' majorities.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
According to a Pew Research Center survey released in October 2025, large majorities of Americans are unhappy with both political parties.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
All that was left to negotiate was a date for the election of the assembly and the percentage of majorities necessary for it to reach its decisions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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