majority

Example Sentences

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The majority of that must come from the private sector, McKay said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But that has meant some pre-planned operations and treatments have had to be cancelled, although the NHS said the majority were still taking place.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The conflict offered some hope, driving up oil prices and giving Dow and Lyondell an advantage since they make a majority of their products from relatively lower-cost natural gas.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Notably, 94 percent of confirmed cases are “outbreak-associated,” with a majority of cases stemming from outbreaks that started in 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Dicey just followed in the direction the majority took, turning left down a sidewalk, away from the bus station.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt