in the minority
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: being of a number less than half the total
Opponents of the new law appear to be in the minority.
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Additionally, the budget includes the reopening of a position within the mayor’s office that was eliminated in October, when Fraga was in the minority on the council, as well as funding for two new positions.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
However, these consumers and producers are in the minority.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The other side: Republicans, who are in the minority in both legislative chambers, said the problem is that the state budget has grown at an unsustainable rate in recent years.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
Washington — Senate Democrats reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York as Democratic leader on Tuesday as the party prepares for the next two years in the minority.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
However, these consumers and producers are in the minority.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The other side: Republicans, who are in the minority in both legislative chambers, said the problem is that the state budget has grown at an unsustainable rate in recent years.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
Washington — Senate Democrats reelected Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York as Democratic leader on Tuesday as the party prepares for the next two years in the minority.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024
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“In the minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20minority. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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