vote overwhelmingly

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To vote in very large numbers for one side.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The members of the committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of the new policy.
  • Citizens are expected to vote overwhelmingly for the incumbent party in the upcoming elections.
  • Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the merger, seeing its potential benefits.
  • Despite some minor opposition, the resolution passed as delegates voted overwhelmingly to adopt it.
  • Historically, the public has often voted overwhelmingly against tax increases.
  • The proposal to extend library hours was voted overwhelmingly by the community.
  • If the motion is put to a vote today, we anticipate that members will vote overwhelmingly for reform.
  • Environmental groups urged people to vote overwhelmingly against the construction of the new dam.
  • The results showed that employees voted overwhelmingly in support of the union's demands.
  • It is crucial that the board vote overwhelmingly to send a strong message of unity.