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View definitions for greater number

greater number

noun as in majority

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Firstly, inheritance tax, perhaps like no other tax, has an outsized emotive tug on so, so many people - in fact a far greater number of people than are ever likely to end up paying it.

From BBC

Executives across the network news divisions say they will deploy a greater number of correspondents throughout the swing states, some assigned specifically to deal with election security and protests.

According to the new study at Cardiff University's School of Medicine, a greater number of people are now being diagnosed.

From BBC

His fastball remained in the low-90s, but he controlled the pitch better and threw a greater number of curveballs, which helped him limit the NL’s top team to one run over 4 ⅔ innings.

However, given the historical exclusion of women from team sports—like basketball until 1976—it is possible that the list will feature an even greater number of women athletes in the future.

From Slate

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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