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| pre·pon·der·ance [ pri póndərənss ] or pre·pon·der·an·cy [ pri póndərənssee ] |
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1. majority: a large number or the majority
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takes a singular or plural verb
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 A preponderance of the settlers in this area were French.
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2. dominance or superiority: dominance or superiority in force, importance, or influence
The preponderance of the evidence is in support of this theory.
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