See minority on Wiktionary
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"text": "Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."
}
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"A minority is less than half (50%) of some group."
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"text": "The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged."
}
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"A minority is a member of an ethnic group that does not have political or social power."
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"text": "Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."
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