preponderance

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As for nontraded BDCs, an Oppenheimer analysis indicates these account for roughly 21% of revenue, which is significant but not the preponderance of the revenue base.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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

The researchers say, that in the absence of pollinators, the human diet will shift towards a preponderance of wheat, rice, oat, and corn, as these are wind-pollinated crops.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

A preponderance of the members were Jewish, a group that had pursued the game for centuries and was highly proficient at it.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady