minorities

Example Sentences

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In this hypothetical, one-third of the population is minority, and so one-third of employees are also minorities.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

He said it’s patronizing to minorities when critics argue it’s hard for them to get identification.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While the case focused on the voting power of Black Americans, Taylor noted that the decision impacts all minorities as well.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The self-made spirit is particularly evident among women and minorities, who, throughout the 20th century, were blocked from success through mainstream channels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I realized I was in a unique position to transform the way society sees Muslim women and Black women in predominantly white sports, and the way we as ethnic and religious minorities see ourselves.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad