slim majority

collocation in English

meaningsofslimandmajority

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slim
adjective
uk
/slɪm/us
/slɪm/
approving
(especially of people) ...
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majority
noun
uk
/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti/us
/məˈdʒɔː.rə.t̬i/
the larger number or part ...
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(Definition ofslimandmajorityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofslim majority

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In the final vote only aslimmajorityapproved the report.
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Unfortunately, it was only adopted by aslimmajority.
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I regret that conciliation has been rejected by aslimmajority.
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I am fully aware that this was passed by a prettyslimmajorityand that for many committee members this was not a decision that was taken lightly.
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Theslimmajorityimposes certain constraints.
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The "panchayat" system received aslimmajorityof 54.8%.
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The cabinet was based on a veryslimmajorityin parliament of 78 seats out of 150.
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However, the religion remains a majority in all age groups, although it is aslimmajorityamong the young.
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The party had initially only won aslimmajorityin the election immediately after independence and was forced to govern by coalition.
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Still, the vote succeeded with aslimmajorityof only seven votes.
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He walked away with aslimmajority.
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