the best/better/greater part of
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: more than half of (something) : most of (something)
It took us the better part of a week to finish the job.
We've been waiting for the best part of an hour.
They live here for the greater part of the year.
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For the mom-to-be, the best part of the entire day was hearing Sullivan's speech.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
With more experience under his belt and plenty of memories created with the Afflecks since then, Damon reflected on the best part of working with the brothers at this point in their careers.
—Jaden Thompson, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
For the better part of this century, these were two of the names pop stars and record labels have turned to in search of a dance-pop single that’s a sure bet.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, New Orleans native Harry Connick Jr. reminisced fondly on his days filming Hope Floats with Bullock and said that, by far, the best part of the experience was walking away with their friendship.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
With more experience under his belt and plenty of memories created with the Afflecks since then, Damon reflected on the best part of working with the brothers at this point in their careers.
—Jaden Thompson, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
For the better part of this century, these were two of the names pop stars and record labels have turned to in search of a dance-pop single that’s a sure bet.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, New Orleans native Harry Connick Jr. reminisced fondly on his days filming Hope Floats with Bullock and said that, by far, the best part of the experience was walking away with their friendship.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
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