preponderance
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Emerging market stocks still trade at a steep discount to the S&P 500, despite a preponderance of technology stocks in these markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
Evidence of this practice is the preponderance of A’s in student grades at Harvard and other formerly elite universities and colleges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
They chose Long Beach because of its proximity to the beach for surfing and a preponderance of youthful — but not too youthful — vibes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025
Of course there must be genuine legal standards, beyond impressions or opinions: A preponderance of the evidence would have to indicate clear responsibility for tacitly encouraging violence.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024
According to Fenn, “the great preponderance of the evidence” indicates that the Shoshone also transmitted smallpox down the Columbia River into the Pacific Northwest.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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