substantial minority

Frequency: 7.914.8 per million words

Denotes a minority of considerable importance, size, or worth.

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  • A substantial minority of citizens voted against the new policy.
  • Despite popular opinion, a substantial minority of scientists maintain a different view.
  • The board's decision was supported by a large majority, but opposed by a substantial minority.
  • There is a substantial minority of students who prefer online learning.
  • Even with widespread acceptance, a substantial minority still resist the changes.
  • The report revealed that a substantial minority of the population lives below the poverty line.
  • Although not the majority, a substantial minority of users expressed dissatisfaction with the update.
  • A substantial minority within the party is calling for leadership change.
  • To ignore such a substantial minority would be undemocratic.
  • The survey indicated a substantial minority who believe in stricter environmental regulations.