Sentence examples for a controlling majority from inspiring English sources

Porsche already owns 31% of VW, so this will give it a controlling majority.

"Either they gain a controlling majority that will ensure Kuchma's security, or the democratic forces will form a majority, and Kuchma and many of the people around him will go to jail.

The endorsement of Mr. Maliki's candidacy the day before by the largest bloc of Shiite lawmakers — putting him within reach of a controlling majority of Iraq's new Parliament — prompted a burst of activity after months of political impasse and lethargy.

Because Fisher Island Holdings has a controlling majority of seats on the board of the Fisher Island Community Association, which governs growth on the island, it will effectively retain the remaining development rights through 2022, Mr. Hauf said.

That alliance is a handful of seats short of a controlling majority, but the alliance's factions have been unable to agree on even the method for choosing who among them will become prime minister.

With most districts reporting final results, the Democrats trailed the opposition Liberal Democrats, failing to win enough of the 121 contested seats to gain a controlling majority in the chamber.

Many observers believe that Genis, Stephens and Councilwoman Katrina Foley will forge a new controlling majority.

Elsewhere on the ballot, a slate of Foley's allies — Manuel Chavez, Andrea Marr and Arlis Reynolds — swept the three other available City Council seats, ushering in a new controlling majority.

Teams also have the advantage of a tightly controlled majority of cheerleaders, many of whom are rightfully afraid of being fired if they fight back against a system they know to be unfair.

Teknekron will continue to operate as an independent company, with Teknekron employees controlling a majority of seats on the board.

Mr. Olmert said Israeli Jews risked becoming a minority controlling an Arab majority.