vote overwhelmingly
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
To vote in very large numbers for one side.
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- 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.