better part of

1. see better half, def. 1.

Example Sentences

It’s a stark reversal from the way gold has behaved for the better part of a year, acting “more like a growth stock than a safe-haven asset,” Nate writes.

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The USC offense seemed to be running in place for the better part of the second and third quarters before Maiava spotted wideout Ja’Kobi Lane charging past the Notre Dame secondary.

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"I've known Erik Spoelstra for the better part of two decades and have gotten to know him better throughout our time with USA Basketball," Hill said.

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It’s been here for the better part of 35 years.

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It took Stringer the better part of a day to set up his Tattoo a Mug workshop in mid-September.

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