"But few of Johnson’s parliamentary colleagues doubt that he would make a bid for the leadership if it fell vacant." (The Guardian.)
Does the above mean that the overwhelming majority of Johnson's parliamentary colleagues believe that he would make a bid for the leadership if it fell vacant?
"overwhelming" is slightly stronger than the original, but essentially yes.
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"overwhelming" is slightly stronger than the original, but essentially yes.