better part
Example Sentences
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“The two of them spent the better part of several decades sparring,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the massive success of the film and its sequel "Wicked: For Good" meant Grande was doing constant media appearances for the better part of two years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
The couple, who share three children, then spent the better part of a year building their dream dwelling on the expansive parcel.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
For a surprisingly long time—the better part of a decade—townsfolk kept their anger to themselves.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
