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all, the government wants to avoid an increase in inflation.’
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Mainly the film is about the madness of war.
The film is mainly about the madness of war.
Mainly these problems involve the definition of words.
These problems mainly involve the definition of words.
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majority
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The majority of houses in Germany have fitted carpets.
Most houses in Germany have fitted carpets.
The majority of
(= more than half) is usually used in formal styles: ‘The majority of the
government voted against the bill.’ In other styles most (= nearly all) usually sounds more natural:
‘Most people have never even heard of him.’
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The majority of motorists is opposed to the scheme.
The majority of motorists are opposed to the scheme.
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