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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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
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“In the minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20minority. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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