majority

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Iran has a small Jewish community, with the majority having fled in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s the same LLC that they used to buy a majority of the dwellings they shared during their marriage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Lord Justice Bean, on behalf of the three judges, said he recognised "the challenging task" the school's staff faced and that in the "overwhelming majority" of cases, their conduct was "beyond any criticism".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Iran’s metals sector generates several billion dollars in revenue annually, with the majority coming from steel exports, the Treasury Department said in a 2024 statement about Khuzestan Steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A majority of art is initially conceived in terms of contour line.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson