Usage Note
la plupart du (or de la, des) is a quantifier meaning 'most of'. It always takes a plural verb when followed by a plural noun: la plupart des gens pensent ('most people think'). The noun plupart is used only in this fixed expression — never alone.
Examples
"La plupart du temps, il reste calme."
Natural Translation
Most of the time, he stays calm.

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