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better part

NOUN

bulk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

majority

STRONG

body generality gross mass plurality preponderance

WEAK

best part biggest share greater number greater part lion's share major part nearly all predominant part principal part

NOUN

lion's share

Synonyms

WEAK

advantage biggest share biggest slice of the cake body bulk chief part gist main part mass meat most

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So why are they selling after pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the property over the better part of a decade?

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

That’s proving hard to do, given how pessimistic people have been about the economy for the better part of the past five years.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

International and emerging markets, small stocks and value stocks, have all been outperforming for the better part of a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Bale has admitted in interviews that he never thought that it would take the better part of two decades to realize his dream project.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

“I wish you wouldn’t dawdle so, Margaret! I have been standing here for the better part of a minute. Now draw me a bath, please, and lay out a fresh gown.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

better part

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