1
as in bulks
the largest part or quantity of something
a vast majority of the town's residents support the proposed tax reduction
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2
as in adulthoods
the state of being fully grown or developed
she will inherit a fortune upon her majority
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Recent Examples of majorities
The messaging effort comes as Republicans scramble to hold onto threadbare congressional majorities in the November midterms.
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Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Strong majorities of all ages agree the United States needs a strong military, should spread freedom and democracy, and engage with the world to promote Americans’ economic standing.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2026
Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The decisions against the president crossed ideological lines, with the court's three liberal justices joining members of its conservative wing to reach majorities.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
As frustrated centrists are quick to point out, primary victories in deep-blue urban districts won’t flip the seats necessary for Democrats to win congressional majorities.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Democrats are hoping to leverage affordability issues to gain control of at least one chamber of Congress, while Republicans are fighting to maintain their majorities.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Republicans are attempting to protect narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Strong majorities of all ages agree the United States needs a strong military, should spread freedom and democracy, and engage with the world to promote Americans’ economic standing.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2026
Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
—
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The decisions against the president crossed ideological lines, with the court's three liberal justices joining members of its conservative wing to reach majorities.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
As frustrated centrists are quick to point out, primary victories in deep-blue urban districts won’t flip the seats necessary for Democrats to win congressional majorities.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Democrats are hoping to leverage affordability issues to gain control of at least one chamber of Congress, while Republicans are fighting to maintain their majorities.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Republicans are attempting to protect narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majorities
Noun
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Neighborhoods are highly segregated by race and income, the data shows, meaning kids who grew up just blocks apart can expect wildly different adulthoods.
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McCurdy and Stoner each end their memoirs proud of having emerged into saner adulthoods.
Noun
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Regarding duration, with interest rates nearing their peak, extending into intermediate maturities (3-7 years) offers a good balance of income and rate sensitivity, though caution is advised for very long durations due to fiscal pressures.
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If capital markets begin to thaw, upcoming debt maturities could bring more motivated sellers into the market.
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