majorities

plural of majority

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Recent Examples of majorities They were struck down by cross-ideological Supreme Court majorities. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 July 2026 Quinnipiac found majorities of voters disapproved of the way that Trump is handling immigration issues, the economy, foreign policy and the ongoing war with Iran. Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 4 July 2026 The messaging effort comes as Republicans scramble to hold onto threadbare congressional majorities in the November midterms. 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 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. Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majorities
Noun
  • Neighborhoods are highly segregated by race and income, the data shows, meaning kids who grew up just blocks apart can expect wildly different adulthoods.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
  • McCurdy and Stoner each end their memoirs proud of having emerged into saner adulthoods.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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.
    Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • If capital markets begin to thaw, upcoming debt maturities could bring more motivated sellers into the market.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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