slim majority

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a very small or narrow majority

majorityADJECTIVE + NOUN - in an election

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Examples (10)

  • The party won the election with a slim majority of just a few hundred votes.
  • Despite intense campaigning, they only secured a slim majority in the parliament.
  • Analysts predict a slim majority for the incumbent in the upcoming by-election.
  • The proposal passed by a slim majority, indicating deep divisions within the committee.
  • A slim majority of shareholders approved the controversial merger.
  • They managed to maintain a slim majority through a coalition with smaller parties.
  • Public opinion polls showed a slim majority in favor of the new policy.
  • The decision was made by a slim majority, making it vulnerable to future challenges.
  • The government's slim majority meant every vote in the legislature was crucial.
  • With a slim majority, the new leader faces a significant challenge in uniting the faction.