preponderance
noun
pre·pon·der·ance
pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s 
1
: a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
2
a
: a superiority or excess in number or quantity
b
: majority
Synonyms
Examples of preponderance in a Sentence
not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance
a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant
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All Final Orders had to be rendered within 90 days, findings of fact were based on a preponderance of the evidence, with a statement of the issues addressed, conclusions of law, and resolution of the issues.
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Woody Clermont, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
More than 80 countries agreed to attend, representing every region of the world, but with a distinct preponderance of Western democracies.
—Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
So does conservative primacy, which calls for the United States to maintain the preponderance of global power.
—Jonathan B. Petkun, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
The court must find that a person meets that criteria by a preponderance of the evidence and must state its reason for approving or denying the request.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
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Woody Clermont, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
More than 80 countries agreed to attend, representing every region of the world, but with a distinct preponderance of Western democracies.
—Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
So does conservative primacy, which calls for the United States to maintain the preponderance of global power.
—Jonathan B. Petkun, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
The court must find that a person meets that criteria by a preponderance of the evidence and must state its reason for approving or denying the request.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for preponderance
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preponderance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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preponderance
noun
pre·pon·der·ance
pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s
: a greater quantity, number, weight, or importance
the preponderance of evidence suggests that the accused is guilty
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