silent majority
Example Sentences
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He said there had always been a "silent majority" against violence in Northern Ireland's recent history, but a "vocal minority who have been for violence, and they seem to hold sway".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
“The silent majority is becoming vocal,” said Jack Conte, 67 years old, the lawsuit’s organizer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
"But there's also a silent majority of Australians who seek peace, who respect the Jewish community and of course, want a dialogue with Israel."
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
However, scientists say challenges in identifying them have led to them becoming a silent majority that is currently being overlooked when it comes to global ocean policy.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2024
We’ve misrepresented the silent majority on both sides.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
