in the majority

phrase

: being of a number greater than half the total

Supporters of the new law appear to be in the majority.

Examples of in the majority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The complaint of timidity could be read as a criticism of 79-year-old Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia, the ranking Democrat on the Education and Workforce Committee and panel’s chair when the party was in the majority. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

While Waller is only one Fed member and his views may or may not be in the majority, his words are having a significant impact on rate hike expectations. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

He was joined in the majority by Judge James Wynn, an Obama appointee, who also wrote a concurring opinion. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Here are five players to consider adding who are still available in the majority of Yahoo leagues. — Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the majority

• exteriority
• inferiority
• superiority
• authority
• minority
• priority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority