better part
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Field said he spent the better part of a year resolving conflicts between the two sides, down to details like how to calculate the size of parts going into the vehicle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
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
In fact, he’s been saying it explicitly for the better part of 40 years: “We should take the oil.”
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Investment into AI-focussed large-cap tech was narrative-based for the better part of two years.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 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
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