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Discover LudwigThe phrase "majority was" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to a larger portion of a group or population in a past context.
Example: "The majority was in favor of the new policy changes."
Alternatives: "most were" or "the greater part was"
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An official majority was retained.
His majority was slashed.
The majority was not in complete agreement.
A majority was black; 30 were women.
The great majority was derivative".
That Democratic majority was almost totally illusory.
A simple majority was needed for election.
Iraq's long-suppressed Shiite majority was coming.
A majority was required for passage.
Last week, the majority was respectful.
Labour's seemingly impregnable 178 majority was cut to 40.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com