My optimism, then, does not rest on the absence of evil, but on a glad belief in the preponderance of good. From LearnThat.org. [en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Helen_Keller]
The preponderance of good over evil. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The preponderance of wealth and power. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A preponderance of evidence against the defendant. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
That so-called preponderance standard is typically used in civil cases. From Wordnik.com. [The Seattle Times] Reference
He began with what may be described as a preponderance of the poetic element over the dramatic. From Wordnik.com. [The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar] Reference
In point of fact, the Soviet Union did develop what might best be called a preponderance of familiar weapons. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
Without denying that they have weight, I think it may be made to appear that they have not the unquestionable preponderance, which is assumed for them. From Wordnik.com. [Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching] Reference
We think it would be found that among women conversions from Protestantism to Catholicism preponderate, and that among men the preponderance is the other way about. From Wordnik.com. [The Dominant Sex: A Study in the Sociology of Sex Differentiation, by Mathilde and Mathias Vaerting; translated from the German by Eden and Cedar Paul] Reference
Then he can come to but one conclusion, that the "preponderance" is on your side. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
First fred, let me respond that I agree with the "preponderance" standard; it's the best we can do. From Wordnik.com. [Texas Faith: How did our civil debate become so uncivil? | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com] Reference
But the close is the stage at which he arrives at his mental conclusion as to the "preponderance" of the evidence. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
But you only need to prove by a "preponderance" of the evidence, or, it is more likely the accused did it, than unlikely. From Wordnik.com. [OJ Book DOA] Reference
As any second-year law student can tell you, the standard of proof in a typical civil case is "preponderance" (51 percent) of the evidence. From Wordnik.com. [Letters to the Editor] Reference
He declares the judge will instruct them that in a lawsuit the verdict should be given to the party who has a "preponderance" or greater weight of proof on his side. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
However, these measures fail to remedy the shortcomings of the "preponderance" standard. From Wordnik.com. [FIRE - The Torch] Reference
They concluded that the "preponderance" of evidence suggested that Hill was telling the truth. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
The "preponderance" standard means White found it more likely than not that Peterson committed the acts. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
The "preponderance" of the victims were military personnel, but there were also two civilians involved, Cone added. From Wordnik.com. [The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines] Reference
Civil conspiracy charges must be proved with "clear and convincing evidence," which lies between "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt" and a "preponderance," Carroll said. From Wordnik.com. [News] Reference
The preponderance of gray-haired legislators mirrors Italy's own age profile. From Wordnik.com. [Same Old, Same Old] Reference
So why hasn't this preponderance of evidence led to more optimism about jobs?. From Wordnik.com. [Jobs Are on the Way!] Reference
How else to explain the preponderance of ghostly love stories haunting the screen?. From Wordnik.com. [Immaterial Affections] Reference
Suddenly the preponderance of young adults among the victims started to make sense. From Wordnik.com. [The Curious Case of the Calamitous Cannabis] Reference
"The preponderance of the evidence shows that cell phone radiation has little biological impact.". From Wordnik.com. [Will This Phone Kill You?] Reference
In the United States, the preponderance of the people we call evangelicals are not really fundamentalists. From Wordnik.com. [True Secularist] Reference
There's a preponderance of single adults, and single adults tend to be more liberal than people with families. From Wordnik.com. [The Myth of the Evangelical Voting Bloc] Reference
And the preponderance of polls all around the news media is it's getting more and more, stronger and stronger. From Wordnik.com. [Lies, Damned Lies, And 'Proofiness'] Reference
The overwhelming preponderance of worldwide scientific research supports the reality that HIV infection causes AIDS. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
The preponderance, however, is enjoying the benefits of classic cyclical expansion, incomes rising, needs fulfilled. From Wordnik.com. [Get On Board The Aviation Expansion] Reference
And while the aristocracy has died or moved on. the black preponderance remains-8 to I among school-age kids, some say. From Wordnik.com. [The Legacy Of Summerton] Reference
Not the civil trial standard of "preponderance of the evidence" as you see on all those small claims court shows on TV. From Wordnik.com. [Lonna Saunders: Blagojevich Trial: Thank the Jury] Reference
Her large size, large brain, and preponderance of bilious temperament seemed to call for much sleep and moderate motion. From Wordnik.com. [Elizabeth: the Disinherited Daughter By E. Ben Ez-er] Reference
The preponderance of narcissistic traits and personalities in politics is much less than in show business, for instance. From Wordnik.com. [Terrorists and Freedom Fighters] Reference
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of but twelve letters, and the preponderance of vowels in many words seems remarkable to an. From Wordnik.com. [Wanderings in the Orient] Reference
What else explains the preponderance of female "marketing executives" who are involved as second parties in these scandals?. From Wordnik.com. [What Were They Thinking? Redux] Reference
As a consumer of information, you have to determine which way the preponderance of experience, if not evidence, points. —. From Wordnik.com. [The power of stories: listen carefully] Reference
After four years, Washington Life magazine has revived its "100 Most Invited" list, and it has a preponderance of Democrats. From Wordnik.com. [Washington Life's "Most Invited" list; will it still ring true come November?] Reference
Above 29.7 degrees, the production of male turtles drops sharply; scientists have recently noticed a preponderance of females. From Wordnik.com. [Winners And Losers] Reference
In civil suits like on Judge Judy, a "preponderance of the evidence" standard is often roughly described as tipping one way 51%. From Wordnik.com. [Lonna Saunders: Blagojevich Trial: Power of the Jury] Reference
This he thinks may neutralize the whole, and put an end to existence, which is unavoidably an evil, and implies a preponderance of pain. From Wordnik.com. [A Handbook of Ethical Theory] Reference
Then as now, the preponderance of coverage of the race seemed to focus on Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and I asked Edwards how he felt about that. From Wordnik.com. [The Editor's Desk] Reference
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