preponderance

Example Sentences

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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 preponderance of the evidence that he is, in fact, a great guy for my sister has been good enough for everyone in the family except for my dad and stepmom.

From Washington Post

More than 150 pairs of basketball shoes, the preponderance of them Jordans, cram an anteroom and a walk-in closet.

From Los Angeles Times

A Title IX investigation, a separate administrative process conducted by Cal Maritime, concluded in July that a preponderance of the evidence showed that the freshman harassed Parra in violation of CSU policy, case records show.

From Los Angeles Times