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preponderance

[pri-pon-der-uhns] / prɪˈpɒn dər əns /


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"The prosecution has failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Mr. Mohammad’s statements to the FBI were voluntarily given," Schrama wrote in his ruling, which was not immediately released to the public.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

The estate only needs to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Connecticut wasn’t Anderson’s true home, the high court ruled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

The preponderance of short-term call options can provide extra juice to a stock-market rally because of the dynamic between traders and dealers, SpotGamma explains.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

They chose Long Beach because of its proximity to the beach for surfing and a preponderance of youthful — but not too youthful — vibes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025

The preponderance of the soldier vote was for Lincoln that year.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt


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