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Recent Examples of plurality
Voters tend to disfavor rallies critical of Israel, and in some surveys a plurality of voters doesn't distinguish between support for Hamas and support for the Palestinian people — despite the efforts of some organizers.
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
While a plurality of retirees moved specifically to retire in 2024, there were several other factors influencing older Americans to move across state lines.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
America’s biggest challenge isn’t MAGA, but the plurality of 90 million qualified voters who didn’t bother to vote at all in November’s election despite the stakes.
—Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Demographics were once seen as political destiny in Texas, where a plurality of residents now are Hispanic.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
While a plurality of retirees moved specifically to retire in 2024, there were several other factors influencing older Americans to move across state lines.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
America’s biggest challenge isn’t MAGA, but the plurality of 90 million qualified voters who didn’t bother to vote at all in November’s election despite the stakes.
—Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Demographics were once seen as political destiny in Texas, where a plurality of residents now are Hispanic.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plurality
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Authorities in Gaza do not distinguish between civilians and Hamas fighters when reporting casualty figures, but the health ministry and the United Nations say the majority of deaths are women and children.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The club are aiming to get the majority of their business done, both ins and outs, by the end of June this year.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Working with a wealth advisor, estate attorney and accountant can provide structure and clarity.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s no single path rich people follow to obtain their wealth.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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And then as the boomer generation got older, there was a preponderance of older folks in our cultural makeup.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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The preponderance and diversity of such high-quality, easy-to-access threads has recast off-the-rack suits as the ultimate way to experiment with your look, not just a way for some to get dressed on the cheap.—
Aleks Cvetkovic,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Why the Chomps Beef Sticks Recall Was Issued This recall was initiated voluntarily by Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, the manufacturer of Chomps beef sticks out of an abundance of caution after recieving two consumer complaints reporting pieces of metal in the product.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jesperson seized them from Moore’s hands, hung them on a clothesline and tortured them, leaving their bodies in a heap in the back garden.—
JP Mangalindan,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are many reasons to visit New Orleans, from po' boys filled with heaps of fried shrimp spilling out of pillowy soft French bread, the shrill trills of brass trumpets, and the constant bustle of revelers across the city.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Plurality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plurality. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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