razor-thin majority
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an extremely small majority
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- The election result showed the incumbent won by a razor-thin majority.
- The bill passed by a razor-thin majority after hours of debate.
- With a razor-thin majority, the new government faces immediate challenges.
- The incumbent won a razor-thin majority in the runoff election.
- The bill passed in parliament with a razor-thin majority of just one vote.
- They govern with a razor-thin majority that could vanish if one member defects.
- Analysts predict a razor-thin majority for either party in the upcoming vote.
- Polls show only a razor-thin majority supports the measure.
- Maintaining a razor-thin majority requires constant negotiation and compromise.
- The party lost its razor-thin majority in parliament last night.
- The party leader struggled to control a parliament where he held only a razor-thin majority.
- The board secured a razor-thin majority to approve the merger.
- Despite their razor-thin majority, they managed to push through significant reforms.
- We were elected on a razor-thin majority, so we must listen carefully to all sides.
- The referendum was approved by a razor-thin majority, highlighting deep divisions.
- With a razor-thin majority of 51–49, the chamber remains deeply divided.
- A razor-thin majority meant every vote counted in the final tally.
- The committee chair was chosen by a razor-thin majority despite fierce opposition.
- The coalition government collapsed due to its razor-thin majority and internal disagreements.
- She hopes to turn that razor-thin majority into a comfortable lead next year.