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Better ways to say “A large percentage of”
"Most" or "many."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Hides the size estimate behind an unnecessary mathematical noun.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
A large percentage of users churn in the first month.
After
Most users churn in the first month.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Most neutral
>50%
Most users churn in the first month.
- 02Many neutral
unspecified
Many users churn in the first month.
- 03A majority of neutral
when >50% matters
A majority of users churn in the first month.
- 0460% of neutral
when you have a number
60% of users churn in the first month.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Use a real percentage if you have one. Otherwise: "most."