as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all
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Recent Examples of minority
The major increase in these life insurance percentages came during the pandemic, which disproportionately impacted minority communities.
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Kori Hale, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The Context This expulsion highlights intensifying religious pressures in India, where Hindu nationalist groups and politicians increasingly advocate for a Hindu-majority identity and stricter legal boundaries for religious minorities.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Iguodala is a minority owner in NWSL franchise Bay FC, English soccer club Leeds United and the TGL franchise in San Francisco.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 July 2025
As inflation concerns persist and trade tensions escalate, Trump's standing with key demographics—including middle-class and minority voters—continues to erode.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Kori Hale, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The Context This expulsion highlights intensifying religious pressures in India, where Hindu nationalist groups and politicians increasingly advocate for a Hindu-majority identity and stricter legal boundaries for religious minorities.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Iguodala is a minority owner in NWSL franchise Bay FC, English soccer club Leeds United and the TGL franchise in San Francisco.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 July 2025
As inflation concerns persist and trade tensions escalate, Trump's standing with key demographics—including middle-class and minority voters—continues to erode.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minority
adolescence
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Also, not exactly groundbreaking is that adolescence has always been an awkward time, when communicating with adults can be challenging.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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The human brain reaches full size and volume in early adolescence.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minority. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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