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.