in the majority

Example Sentences

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Many had predicted that Expedition 33 would win in the majority of categories in which it was nominated but, true to form, the Bafta Games Awards didn't quite follow the lead of other ceremonies.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The six conservatives were in the majority, while the three liberals dissented.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

But in any case, "professional athletes, in the majority of cases, sign a contract that allows their clubs and the league to use their data", said Santin of SportsDynamics.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The author notes how the International Monetary Fund insisted on removing capital controls in the majority of African countries in the 1990s, an indication that the restrictions were widespread at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

There are some other nukes in this group, but they are not in the majority and say nothing in their own defence.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood