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majority of them vs the majority of them

Both are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "Majority of them" is more general and can be used in informal situations, while "the majority of them" is more specific and formal. The choice between both phrases depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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majority of them

This phrase is correct and can be used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used to refer to a large number or portion of a group without specifying a particular group. It is more general and informal.

Examples:

  • The majority of them agreed with the decision.
  • A majority of them were happy with the outcome.
  • Of fallen trees it is found that the great majority of them lie more. Some columns, supposing they had reached their destination, halted, piled arms, and settled ...
  • The number of tourists in Pilsen is growing. Majority of them is satisfied. The number of visitors of the west Bohemian metropolis in the first three quarters of this ...
  • 4 days ago ... Are a majority of them bigots, like Trump believes? Or are the other candidates in the Republican field correct in their bet that voters will reject ...
  • Nov 13, 2015 ... Yet too many women continue to die needlessly, and a majority of them are dying in countries afflicted by humanitarian crises or fragile ...

Alternatives:

  • most of them
  • many of them
  • a large number of them
  • a great number of them
  • a good number of them

the majority of them

This phrase is correct and is used in more specific and formal contexts.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific group of people or things. It is more formal and specific compared to "majority of them."

Examples:

  • The majority of them who attended the meeting were in favor of the proposal.
  • The majority of them in the survey expressed satisfaction with the product.
  • The majority of them are addressed to Mersenne, and deal with problems of physics, musical theory (in which he took a special interest), and mathematics.
  • Sep 27, 2015 ... Because American people, the majority of them, agree -- and they understand exactly what I'm saying. TAPPER: I think I've seen -- I've heard ...
  • The majority of them were Syrian citizens. The actual population has reduced by about 5 million since the Syrian Civil War started in 2011, with more than 4 ...
  • Feb 26, 2009 ... “I have twenty friends over, and the majority of them are pretty drunk.” This is as natural as saying “more than half of them are pretty drunk” or “a ...

Alternatives:

  • most of them
  • many of them
  • a large number of them
  • a great number of them
  • a good number of them

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