minorities

Example Sentences

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These safeguards, he wrote, were untouched by the decision, and would continue to protect racial minorities against attacks on their political representation.

From Slate • May 12, 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 knew that many people, par-ticularly the minorities, whites, Coloureds, and Indians, would be feeling anxious about the future, and I wanted them to feel secure.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela