majority
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"This result doesn't mean there isn't still a majority in parliament in favour of the principle of assisted dying," said one of those behind the bill.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
But presidents have previously marked major anniversaries by attending several sites including New York, where the majority of the 2,977 victims were killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
D’Ieteren bought a majority stake in Belron in 1999 from the founding family and South African Breweries, before selling a 40% stake to U.S. private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice in 2018.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Republicans currently have a 219-214 majority in the House.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
But don’t go thinking that hate groups are the majority.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
![]()
Meanwhile, large majorities of Americans oppose Trump’s tariffs on Canada and his changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” according to an Ipsos poll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Archbridge Institute's own polling found that majorities across various demographic groups agree that the American Dream is alive and well.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Harvard law professor Richard Lazarus, who has been a friend of Roberts’ since their time in law school, said the chief justice “is clearly working very hard” to put together majorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Plus, the package cleared both the House and Senate with overwhelming, veto-proof majorities, so Congress could override the president.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
All that was left to negotiate was a date for the election of the assembly and the percentage of majorities necessary for it to reach its decisions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing majority
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Election Lingo
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
One Nation, Under Vocabulary: Political Parlance
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!