preponderance

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But a preponderance of poisoned bait traps has thrown an evolutionary wrench into this classic courting strategy, making some cockroaches lose their sweet tooth.

From Science Magazine

“The vast preponderance of all the residential and commercial property in our little community is effectively gone,” Weissinger said.

From Washington Post

The Title IX investigation ultimately found “a violation would have been substantiated via the preponderance of the evidence standard” if Murphy remained at N.C.

From Seattle Times

While the CDC has urged LGBT+ men to limit their sexual partners during this outbreak, the preponderance of its public-facing messaging has focused on vaccine acquisitions and where to get the shots, not prevention.

From Seattle Times

To deny a gun permit, they said, requires an even higher legal standard - “preponderance of evidence” - that he is a clear and present danger.

From Washington Times