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the better part of something more than half of something. We waited for the better part of an hour, then called again. Usage notes: usually used with periods of time, as in the example |
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The years have gone, and the better part of me, if ever there was a better part, with them. Summer was now past and gone, and the better part of autumn likewise. But it is evident that this was not Solon's intention, but that it arose from accident; for the people being the cause of the naval victory over the Medes, assumed greatly upon it, and enlisted themselves under factious demagogues, although opposed by the better part of the citizens. |
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