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majority

[muh-jawr-i-tee, -jor-] / məˈdʒɔr ɪ ti, -ˈdʒɒr- /




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There were approximately 3.8 billion robocalls made in September 2026, the majority of which were concentrated in large metropolitan areas, according to the Robocall Index.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

The deal comes as the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan decided to sell its majority stake in Trivium, and as Ardagh Group agreed to sell its minority stake in the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The decision was subsequently reversed by a majority of parole board commissioners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Recent polls suggest Netanyahu’s governing bloc could fall short of the 61 seats needed to command a majority in Israel’s 120-member parliament.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

By the first century AD the vast majority of people throughout most of the world were agriculturists.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

Many Americans were unhappy with the president over issues like healthcare and immigration, but majorities still viewed his economic record favorably.

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026

The Senate’s six-year terms are another check on momentary House majorities elected every two years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Harvard law professor Richard Lazarus, who has been a friend of Roberts’ since their time in law school, said the chief justice “is clearly working very hard” to put together majorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

The Archbridge Institute's own polling found that majorities across various demographic groups agree that the American Dream is alive and well.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

All that was left to negotiate was a date for the election of the assembly and the percentage of majorities necessary for it to reach its decisions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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