in the minority
idiom
: being of a number less than half the total
Opponents of the new law appear to be in the minority.
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The price Californians must pay to achieve the Democrats’ publicity objective affects those of us with views that are occasionally in the minority on national policies that affect Californians.
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Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Democrats being in the minority in both the House and Senate reduces their ability to influence public policy.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Smith’s call is in the minority of analysts on Wall Street, joining the six total analysts covering the stock out of 15 that have a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
But Splendora is likely in the minority of local opinion.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
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Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Democrats being in the minority in both the House and Senate reduces their ability to influence public policy.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Smith’s call is in the minority of analysts on Wall Street, joining the six total analysts covering the stock out of 15 that have a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
But Splendora is likely in the minority of local opinion.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
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“In the minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20minority. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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